Submitted by: Patrick Paschall
Submitting Department: Finance
Agenda Section: Consent
Item Title:
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ARPA: Purchase of Ambulance for Hyattsville Volunteer Fire Department
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Suggested Action:
recommendation
I move that the Mayor and Council authorize the City Administrator to enter into a contract for the purchase of an ambulance from Atlantic Emergency Solutions for an amount not to exceed $390,000, utilizing ARPA funds, pending legal review. This purchase was authorized by the Council in December 2023.
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Summary Background:
HVFD currently owns two ambulances. They are workhorses of the fleet responding to thousands of 911 calls each year for citizens experiencing medical or trauma emergencies. The ambulance purchased in 2016 is rapidly approaching the end of its useful life. These ARPA funds would directly cover the cost of a new wheeled coach ambulance to replace the aging ambulance currently in use. This expenditure will ensure Hyattsville residents are safe in emergency situations and that HVFD has the equipment needed to maintain the safety of residents and its employees/volunteers.
This expense was approved by the City Council in December 2024 as an ARPA expense, and is coming back for final contract approval after ensuring proper procurement processes have been followed.
Next Steps:
Enter contract for sale of item.
Fiscal Impact:
$390,000 of ARPA Funds
City Administrator Comments:
Recommend support.
Community Engagement:
N/A
Strategic Goals:
Goal 3 - Promote a Safe and Vibrant Community
Legal Review Required?
Pending