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Council approves Resolution 26-19 to buy new ambulance; delivery estimated 16'to'17 months
Summary
Council adopted Resolution 26-19 authorizing the purchase of a new ambulance (best bid selected); staff said the vehicle is built in Florida on an F-550 chassis, delivery will take about 16'to'17 months, and payment will come from the enterprise fund.
Council considered Resolution 26-19 to approve an agreement to purchase an ambulance. Fire staff described the procurement process and recommended accepting the best bid; the council asked technical questions about chassis options and alternatives and staff explained the chosen chassis is an F-550 and that the vendor's production line for similar vehicles is in Florida. One factual detail staff provided: "These ones are actually built in Florida." The timeline to delivery was described to be about 16 to 17 months.
Council moved and seconded the resolution and approved it by roll call. Staff said the ambulance purchase will be paid from the city's enterprise fund. Council members asked follow-up questions about the chassis and whether alternatives had been considered; the chief responded that alternative chassis were reviewed and the F-550 best met the city's needs.
