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Panora council approves pending sale of aging 2010 ambulance to Arrow Ambulances
Summary
Paramedic Alex Olson told the council the 2010 PL Custom E450 ambulance has mechanical issues and high maintenance costs; the council unanimously approved selling it to Arrow Ambulances provided the offer is within the estimated $18,000–$22,000 range.
The Panora City Council unanimously authorized the sale of a 2010 PL Custom E450 ambulance, contingent on receiving an offer within the department’s estimated range of $18,000 to $22,000.
Paramedic Alex Olson told councilors the vehicle’s mechanical condition and high maintenance costs made continued ownership impractical. Olson recommended selling the unit to Arrow Ambulances and using sale proceeds to repair other vehicles in the city’s ambulance fleet, with any remaining funds placed into the municipal budget.
Roger Dorr moved to approve the sale provided an offer falls in the stated range; Blake Michelsen seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Why it matters: the decision moves a high-cost, aging asset out of the fleet and reallocates limited funds toward needed repairs on active units. The transcript does not record the purchaser’s written offer or a firm sale date.
What’s next: sale proceeds will be used for fleet repairs and budgeted funds; the council’s approval is conditional on an offer within the $18,000–$22,000 estimate.
