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Thayne council records support for purchase of $158,928 demo ambulance
Summary
Thayne Ambulance asked the council to back the purchase of a 2017 demo ambulance with upgraded safety features costing $158,928; the council recorded its support and Merritt reported EMT training and run updates.
Sherri Merritt of the Thayne Ambulance Service told the council the service is seeking the town’s support to buy a 2017 demo ambulance equipped with new safety features intended to protect patients and crew. Merritt said the total cost with upgrades will be $158,928.00 and noted the demo price is reduced because the vehicle has mileage.
"This ambulance is a demo so it is offered at a reduced price due to having mileage," Merritt said while asking the town to approve the purchase. She also provided the service’s run report to date and said the intermediate EMT class is progressing well.
The Thayne Town Council let the record show it is in support of the purchase; no roll-call tally was recorded in the minutes for this action. The transcript does not show a formal council motion tied to funding or an appropriation; Merritt’s request was recorded as supported by the council.
The ambulance request joined other public-safety and facilities items on the council’s agenda. The council did not in the transcript specify a funding source or a timeline for purchase approval beyond expressing support.
Next steps: the council’s support was recorded in the minutes; the transcript does not state whether the council authorized an immediate expenditure or reserve funds in the 2018–2019 budget for the ambulance.
