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Commissioners approve replacement AED purchases and surplus old units
Summary
The board approved purchasing five replacement AEDs for $7,625 (with an expected vendor buyback of about $400 per returned unit) and approved surplus of older units so the county can accept trade‑in credits.
Lincoln County commissioners approved the purchase of five automatic external defibrillators (AEDs) to replace obsolete units in county facilities and also authorized surplus of older AEDs to enable vendor buyback credits.
John Rohlfs, the county building superintendent, said the county had six older AEDs in service across the 4‑H grounds, arena and highway shop and needs to replace five obsolete units. He told commissioners the replacement cost totaled "$7,625" and that a vendor buyback program should return about "$400" for each unit sent back.
Commissioners clarified that some of the older units are planned for surplus and that the sheriff has authority to purchase replacement equipment within his budget. The board voted by roll call to approve the AED purchases and to surplus the older devices so the county can capture the buyback credit.
The action was presented as part of regular business; commissioners said replacing devices that are no longer supported will reduce maintenance risk and keep life‑saving equipment current. The surplus approval explicitly allows the county to remove listed units from inventory and pursue the vendor credit.
