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Council hears ambulance purchase update; trade‑in cuts net cost below budget
Summary
Council heard that a trade‑in offer of $35,000 reduces the city’s expected net cost for a replacement ambulance from nearly $234,000 to roughly $199,000, keeping the purchase within the budgeted amount.
City staff updated the Jacksonville City Council on the status of a planned ambulance purchase, saying the city had budgeted $230,000 but the vendor price arrived at nearly $234,000. The dealer offered a $35,000 trade‑in on an unused ambulance, which staff said would lower the net purchase price to about $199,000.
The staff report noted the trade‑in unit had not been used in about two years and had maintenance issues; accepting the trade‑in would avoid requiring additional appropriation beyond the current budget. Staff also said they planned to place earnest money to hold the out‑of‑state vehicle until city staff could inspect it in person.
The purchase was placed on the consent agenda as a purchase over $7,500 (listed in the consent items with a VIN and a list price of $199,500); the council approved consent agenda items by voice vote. The transcript does not show a separate roll call or additional conditions tied to the purchase.
The council did not record a motion on the floor to increase funding for the vehicle; staff indicated the trade‑in brought the net cost within the current budgeted amount. The city’s next steps were described as completing the inspection and finalizing the purchase paperwork.
