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Golden Leaf awards Martin County about $361,000 for paramedic vehicles and equipment
Summary
Martin County announced a Golden Leaf Foundation award of $361,000 to fund two Quick Response Vehicles (QRVs) and upfitting for paramedic positions; county staff will meet with the foundation to begin implementation and pursue additional funding to cover remaining costs.
Martin County officials announced on June 11 that the Golden Leaf Foundation awarded the county approximately $361,000 to support a paramedic project, including funding for two Quick Response Vehicles and vehicle upfitting.
County Manager Drew Batts said the grant covers a significant portion of the project’s cost and that staff — including Assistant Finance Officer Angela Raynor and Deputy Emergency Management Director Micheal Bryant — will meet with Golden Leaf representatives to begin the process of implementing the award and to pursue additional funding sources for remaining expenses.
Why it matters: The county has been preparing to expand paramedic services and the grant reduces the local funding gap for equipment and staffing needed to place paramedics in the field more quickly.
Details and next steps: Batts said the award will pay for two QRVs and the necessary upfitting; staff are also pursuing other grants (including an internal Cannon Program opportunity) to cover excess expenses. The board acknowledged the award and thanked staff who worked on the application. The county will provide project details and grant paperwork as implementation proceeds.
