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Fiscal court approves purchase of two off-road vehicles for EMS and conditionally approves pickleball contract
Summary
The court approved the purchase of two off-road UTVs/ATVs to support EMS and large events and conditionally approved a pickleball contract with Tennessee Tech subject to counsel reviewing attachments; the UTV purchase was approved using a Bluegrass Powersports quote.
County staff and EMS leadership told the fiscal court June 21 that off-road vehicles (UTV/ATV) are needed to transport medical personnel and equipment at large outdoor events and to reach patients in rugged terrain. Several quotes were reviewed; the court approved the Bluegrass Powersports package offering two units for the presented price, with payment upon delivery.
Counsel reviewed a proposed contract with Tennessee Tech for a pickleball project and noted the contract references multiple attachments (A and B) that were not in the packet. The court approved the contract contingent on the county attorney reviewing those attachments; the contract includes a $50,000 contingency allowance referenced in the text.
Officials said the vehicles will be used for the upcoming July 3 concert at Millennium Park and for future events and trail access at the planned bike park; EMS staff said they will coordinate with county fire to move patients from the scene to ambulances when terrain prevents direct ambulance access.
The court recorded motions and vocal approval for both actions and instructed staff to process purchase and contract documents through counsel and procurement.
