Title
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CHARITABLE DONATION AGREEMENT ACCEPTING THE DONATION OF AN AUTOMATED CPR DEVICE FROM UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS HEALTH SYSTEM, INC., EXPRESSING APPRECIATION THEREFOR; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Brief Description: This resolution authorizes the acceptance of the donation of a LUCAS Automated CPR device for Hudson EMS from University Hospitals Health System Inc.
Body
Legislative History
None.
Purpose & Explanation
An automated CPR device is an important emergency rescue tool. Hudson EMS has three ambulances and only two CPR devices. University Hospitals Health System has graciously offered to donate a new LUCAS III device. This will allow all of Hudson EMS’s ambulances to be fully outfitted with these valuable pieces of medical equipment.
Timing Considerations
We request emergency language to allow for the delivery and acceptance of this donation at the City Council meeting on February 19, 2019. With acceptance of this donation, EMS will implement use of the Lucas Automated CPR Device immediately.
Legal Authority for Proposed Legislation
Pursuant to Charter Section 6.04:
Competitively bid and advertised for two consecutive weeks; bid tab attached: [Yes/No/NA])
Joint or Cooperative Purchase Program
Professional Services
X Other - Donation
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted
Supplemental Appropriation Required
X Appropriation Not Required
Does this legislation require use of an emergency clause?
X Yes - delivery is scheduled for February 19, 2019.
No
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends that Council authorize the acceptance of this donation for Hudson EMS and approval of this Resolution.
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager
Jerry Varnes, Fire/EMS Chief