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Council approves $487,937.77 ambulance purchase and budget amendment
Summary
Council approved a purchase agreement for a 2026 Ford F-450 ambulance with Stryker upgrades totaling $487,937.77, funded from general-fund reserves, and adopted a budget amendment to account for the expenditure.
The Katy City Council on June 8 approved a purchase agreement with Sterling McCall Ford and Stryker Sales LLC for a 2026 Ford F-450 ambulance and equipment upgrades at a total cost of $487,937.77. Council also adopted an amendment to the FY2025–26 budget to account for the use of general fund reserves to pay for the purchase.
Staff described procurement details and answered council questions about a contingency line item on the sales quote and expected delivery timelines. Fire/EMS staff said build and delivery for ambulances is typically 12 to 18 months; the new unit is slated for Firehouse No. 2 as part of the city’s rotation and reserve planning. Staff said a contingency in the quote covers potential chassis- and parts-related cost shifts during long lead times and that the dealership would obtain council approval if the full contingency were to be used beyond the approved amount.
Council discussed the vehicle life expectancy and replacement cadence; staff said a 10‑year replacement schedule is typical though ambulances are often held longer for reserve use.
Why it matters: The purchase modernizes emergency response equipment for the city’s fire/EMS service and requires use of general-fund reserves and a budget amendment. The procurement and related contingency reflect long fabrication lead times for emergency apparatus.
Next steps: Staff will finalize procurement, track build and delivery (estimated 12–18 months), and manage contingency approvals in line with council direction.
