Title
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING HUDSON EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES TO PURCHASE A THIRD POWERED STAIR CHAIR FROM STRYKER EMERGENCY CARE.
Brief Description: The City of Hudson has received a $25,298.70 grant from the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation for the purchase of two powered stair chairs. Hudson EMS has three front line ambulances and needs a third stair chair to properly outfit all three units with the same equipment.
Body
Legislative History
Resolution 23-55 Authorizing and Ratifying the City Manager’s Designee to Apply for the OBWC Safety Intervention Grant
Purpose & Explanation
The City of Hudson received $25,298.70 from the Safety Intervention Grant. Hudson Emergency Medical Services is eligible to use this funding for the purchase of two powered stair chairs. The total cost of chairs is estimated at approximately $31,000. Grant funding is based on a 3 to 1 match and the City of Hudson’s match would be approximately $8,000. A recent price reduction by Stryker has allowed us the opportunity to purchase a third stair chair thereby allowing us to equally outfit all three front line ambulances with the same style of powered stair chair. The cost of the third chair will be approximately $15,500 with the three-chair discount. Funding is available in the Fire/EMS account and will be secured with a Q2 appropriation.
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted (Account #, $)
X Supplemental Appropriation Required (224-1300-52520 Equipment), (Estimate $15,500)
Appropriation Not Required
Does this legislation require use of an emergency clause?
Yes [if so, explain why]
X No
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends passage of this Resolution to authorize Hudson Emergency Medical Services to purchase the third powered stair chair from Stryker Emergency Care.
Submitted by,
Thomas Sheridan, City Manager
Jerry Varnes, Fire/EMS Chief