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Council approves $20,000 increase for MedTech blanket order to cover fire-medical supplies
Summary
The council authorized a $20,000 increase to a blanket purchase order for MedTech Resources, shifting unencumbered ALS transport funds into the department's medical-supply account to cover unexpectedly rapid usage of supplies, the deputy chief said.
The Taylor City Council approved an amendment to increase authority for a blanket purchase order with MedTech Resources by $20,000, funded through the General Fund Fire Department ALS transport account.
Deputy Chief (voice S7) described the action as a transfer of unencumbered funds to cover medical supplies that were consumed more quickly than anticipated: "So, yes, the $1.25 is the unencumbered funds... So it's just a transfer of funds from our ALS transport account into our medical supply account." The council supported the motion and approved it by voice vote.
Council members asked clarifying questions about whether the amendment changed the overall budget (it did not) and staff confirmed the action was a funding transfer rather than a baseline budget increase.
