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Votes at a glance: Charleston council adopts six resolutions including equipment, dock repair and settlements
Summary
Council adopted Resolutions 26‑043 through 26‑048 (equipment and maintenance contracts, dock decking replacement, settlement authorization, demolition contract, turnout gear purchase) and received the city treasurer's March report; where discussed, committee recommendations were read before unanimous or general approval.
Charleston City Council adopted a series of committee reports and resolutions during its meeting, approving routine procurements, a settlement authorization and project work across public safety and parks.
Key outcomes:
• Resolution 26‑043 — Renewed a one‑year maintenance contract with Stryker Medical for $44,825.61 to service Charleston Fire Department Stryker paramedic equipment. Finance Committee recommended approval; the resolution was adopted.
• Resolution 26‑044 — Authorized purchase of a 2026 pursuit‑rated SUV for EMS/ambulance supervisor duty from Wild Rose Chevrolet LLC for $56,940 pursuant to a competitive bid; adopted.
• Resolution 26‑045 — Authorized a $224,500 contract with Beavers Marine Store to replace decking on the Haddad Riverfront Park floating dock after inspection showed deterioration; committee recommended composite decking replacement before the 'Live on the Levee' season; adopted.
• Resolution 26‑046 — Authorized settlement of a property damage claim related to a vehicle collision outside the Summer Street garage, as recommended by the city solicitor; the council approved the settlement (the resolution covered property damage only; any related personal injury claim would be handled separately).
• Resolution 26‑047 — Authorized a $674,000 contract with Swope Construction for selective interior demolition of the Charleston Public Safety Center (see separate coverage for discussion and timeline questions); adopted.
• Resolution 26‑048 — Authorized purchase of 12 sets of turnout gear from Whitmer Public Safety not to exceed $46,608 for new May 2026 Charleston Fire Department hires; adopted.
The city treasurer's monthly report for March 2026 was received and filed. Committee chairs and staff presented each item and the council called the votes from the floor; in each case the measure was declared adopted.
