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Council briefed on plan to order sixth ambulance; long lead time noted
Summary
Staff described plans to order a Type I Lifeline ambulance (sixth unit) through a state purchasing program; lead times are about 24 months, and the city would not pay until delivery, with financing expected via a 2027 bond.
City staff asked the council to authorize the order for a Type I Lifeline ambulance, described as the sixth ambulance in the Burlington fleet. The purchase would be made through the HGAC cooperative purchasing program and the vendor's standard procurement channels.
Staff emphasized the long lead time on new ambulances — reported at roughly 24 months — and explained the current action is an order/letter of intent; no funds are disbursed until the unit is delivered. Financing was described as expected through a 2027 bond issuance tied to the 2026-27 budget cycle, and staff noted the advantage of ordering now to secure a production slot and possible earlier delivery through cancellations.
No formal vote or final purchase was recorded in the meeting minutes provided; staff said they would return the item for formal council action consistent with procurement rules.
