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Commission presses staff over delayed Cooper City rescue vehicle and procurement gaps
Summary
Commissioners pressed staff about an ambulance/rescue vehicle the city paid for but has not received, citing missing performance bond documentation and vendor nonresponse. The fire chief described technical issues with emergency-light controllers and an anti‑theft 'shift interrupt' switch that have held delivery, and the commission directed staff to report back quickly.
Commissioners demanded answers after staff said a rescue vehicle purchased two to three years ago has not been placed into service. "They keep saying there’s minor things they need to fix or have installed," the Fire Chief said, describing unresolved issues with the emergency‑light controller and an anti‑theft shift‑interrupt device. The chief added the vehicle has sat in an out‑of‑jurisdiction shop while vendors work on modifications.
The commission also flagged procurement lapses: staff said a performance bond required by contract was not in place when a prepayment was made, though a bond was later provided after the omission was discovered. One commissioner called the situation a procurement failure and urged the city manager to seek clarification on the contract date and whether the city can recoup depreciation or other damages. City staff committed to report back with firm dates, vendor correspondence and contract details within approximately two weeks.
