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Gila Bend council approves $234,160 ambulance purchase
Summary
The council approved purchase of a REDSKY Crestline Type I ambulance (Ford F350 Diesel 4x4) for $234,160; the motion passed unanimously. Council also scheduled an Ambulance Billing agenda item for May 26.
The Gila Bend Town Council approved purchase of a new ambulance on May 12, 2026.
Vice-Mayor Chris Riggs moved to approve the purchase of a REDSKY Emergency Vehicles Crestline CCLP150 Type I Ambulance (Ford F350 Diesel 4x4, F24P-21072) in the amount of $234,160; Councilmember Fernando Fernandez seconded. The motion passed unanimously (Ayes 6; Absent 1). The item was listed as "Ambulance Purchase" on the agenda and included the vendor and model details.
Town Manager Katherine Valenzuela also noted an Ambulance Billing item is scheduled for the May 26 council agenda, indicating ongoing administrative follow-up on EMS operations and billing. No dissenting comments were recorded during the motion.
Council action authorizes staff to proceed with the procurement described; contract execution and delivery timelines were not specified at the meeting.
