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Council approves emergency purchase of a LifePak monitor and amends a vehicle purchase for further review
Summary
Council suspended the rules and approved Resolution 2026-R20 to buy a Striker Medical LifePak monitor/defibrillator; council also amended vehicle purchase resolution 2026-R9 to add an extended-warranty amendment and held final passage to third reading to verify the warranty cost.
Council considered two equipment purchases during the meeting.
LifePak monitor: Council read Resolution 2026-R20 authorizing a purchase contract with Striker Medical for a LifePak 15 monitor/defibrillator to replace obsolete equipment. Staff said the model chosen is compatible with current batteries and parts remain available. Council voted to suspend the rules and passed the resolution on a roll-call vote.
Vehicle purchase and warranty: Council read Resolution 2026-R9, a purchase contract for a 2026 Chevrolet Traverse and specialty upfitting. Members discussed whether to add a $4,350 extended warranty (seven years/150,000 miles). Mr. Bitner moved to add the extended warranty and Mr. Gray seconded; the council voted to add the amendment but held final passage to third reading so staff can verify the exact extended-warranty price and insert the verified figure into the ordinance.
Why it matters: The LifePak purchase was treated as an emergency because the existing monitor is obsolete and replacement lead time is several weeks; the vehicle purchase includes an amendment to add long-term warranty protection but requires price verification before final passage.
Next steps: Administration will verify the extended-warranty cost and update the ordinance for third reading; the LifePak purchase moves forward under the emergency authorization approved by council.
