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Council approves $10,000 for AED units and outdoor smart cabinets in town parks
Summary
Chesterton approved using $10,000 in opioid‑unrestricted funds to buy one AED and two outdoor smart cabinets to expand 24/7 access at Dogwood Park and upgrade an enclosure at Chesterton Park, citing a 2023 cardiac arrest at Dogwood Park.
The council approved a $10,000 request from Parks to buy one automated external defibrillator (AED) and two outdoor smart cabinets to improve access across the park system.
Parks staff said the funding will buy a single AED and two outdoor, weatherproof smart cabinets (one to be installed at Dogwood Park’s east restroom and one to replace a lockable enclosure at Chesterton Park), allowing 24/7 access via smart‑cabinet technology rather than the previous code‑release enclosures. Parks staff cited a 2023 sudden cardiac arrest at Dogwood Park and noted participation in the Porter County Health Department’s Hearts Safe Initiative as background for the expansion.
Council confirmed funds were available in opioid‑unrestricted accounts, moved and approved the request by voice vote.
What’s next: Parks will procure the AED and cabinets, coordinate installation at the two sites, and report back to council on purchase invoices and installation dates.
