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Coroner urges commissioners to fund vehicles and a van to improve response and transport
Summary
The coroner described operational constraints and asked the commission to approve Tahoe patrol vehicles and a used van modified for patient transport and equipment; commissioners discussed available budget lines and said a van purchase could be completed under existing budget rules.
The coroner (speaker 7) detailed staffing and vehicle needs, saying reliable vehicles are essential for response and transport and that specific vehicle types (Tahoe vs. Explorer) are preferred because of equipment layout and storage needs.
The coroner said the office had budgeted previously for a deputy coroner and had a line item intended to buy a van to carry a cot and medical equipment; commissioners said that budgeted money still existed and agreed to move forward with purchasing a used van if procurement rules were met. "So we're good with purchasing the van because that's in his budget," one commissioner said after staff confirmed available funds. Commissioners also discussed accessory needs such as a cot mount and conversion work that can be done for modest cost to accommodate transport needs.
The coroner requested additional vehicles to ensure staff rotation and continuity; commissioners asked staff to return the van purchase as a Tuesday agenda item for formal authorization and to confirm vehicle procurement rules and timelines.
