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Tower council authorizes up to $260,000 for ambulance purchase and approves pursuit of grant for UTV rescue vehicle
Summary
Council authorized an additional withdrawal from the Ambulance Replacement Bank Account not to exceed $260,000 to cover the ambulance purchase price and approved pursuing the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Grant for a UTV rescue vehicle; both motions passed unanimously.
Councilor Bob Anderson moved to authorize an additional expenditure from the Ambulance Replacement Bank Account to cover the ambulance purchase price, with the total purchase price not to exceed $260,000. Councilor Norby seconded the motion and the council passed it unanimously.
Councilor Anderson also moved that the city pursue the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Grant to purchase a UTV Side-by-Side rescue vehicle to support the Ambulance Service. Councilor Norby seconded and the council approved the motion unanimously.
Why it matters: The motion authorizes use of local replacement funds to complete a vehicle purchase for emergency medical services and directs staff to pursue external grant funding to add specialized rescue capability. The actions affect the ambulance service’s equipment and budget management.
Details: The motions were moved and seconded in open session and each passed unanimously. No contract text or vendor name was presented in the meeting minutes; staff will manage procurement and grant-application steps.
