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Court approves EMS interlocal renewal with edits; equipment ownership and costs remain unresolved
Summary
Commissioners approved renewal of an EMS interlocal agreement while directing staff to remove a clause assigning cot/load‑system responsibility to ESD 2 and to return with cost estimates for outfitting two ambulances; supplier quotes cited ranged from roughly $83,868 to $122,000.
Commissioners reviewed renewal of an interlocal agreement with local emergency service districts related to ambulance service and equipment. Staff and ESD representatives discussed ownership and maintenance responsibilities for stretcher cots and powered load systems in county ambulances.
An EMS representative explained that some ambulances have older Stryker stretchers and load systems that Stryker will no longer service under preventive maintenance because the units are past their service life. One supplier quote discussed in the meeting put retrofitting or new load systems at approximately $83,868; another document mentioned a Stryker quote of about $122,000 for bringing a vehicle to compliance. An ESD board representative told the court ESD 2 had not budgeted to buy the cots and load systems and indicated the board would investigate but preferred an exit strategy rather than increased ongoing obligations.
After discussion, the court moved to approve the interlocal agreement while striking clause number 5 (which had appeared to assign certain load‑system responsibilities to ESD 2). Commissioners asked staff to work with ESD 2 and the DA's office, confirm final costs and procurement options (including buy‑board purchases or full bid requirements), and return to the court with firm numbers for outfitting the vehicles and any interlocal amendments.
The court recorded the motion with the condition that the DA and purchasing reviews be completed; staff noted a need for interlocal or indemnity language to clarify maintenance and liability before final execution.
