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Selectboard authorizes $360,545 purchase of new ambulance
Summary
The Brookline Selectboard voted unanimously to spend $360,545.23 from the Ambulance Revolving Fund to buy a new ambulance currently in Rumford, Maine; the chief said roughly $25,000 more will be required to fully outfit the vehicle.
The Brookline Selectboard on June 8 authorized the purchase of a new ambulance for $360,545.23 from the town's Ambulance Revolving Fund, approving the expenditure in a 4-0 vote. Chief Jeffrey Stewart told the board the vehicle is in Rumford, Maine, and awaiting final power-load checks, a stretcher and radios.
Chief Stewart said the department expects about $25,000 in additional costs to outfit the ambulance. The ambulance fund balance was reported at $428,540.13 and is partially funded through the town's agreement with Mason; Chief Stewart also said the board may be asked to approve approximately $10,000 for two intravenous pumps within the next 45 days.
The board also discussed options for the 2009 ambulance currently in service, with Chief Stewart saying the town has “gotten every penny's worth” from the older vehicle and that the board will decide whether to trade it in or sell it. The five-year Ambulance Service Review — accepted by the board at the meeting — documents 50 years of service and flags staffing and call-volume issues the town may face as it grows.
The vote to authorize the purchase was made by Dan Marcek and seconded by Steve Dolfini and recorded 4-0 in favor. The approved report will be posted on the town website.
