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A RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE CITY MANAGER'S ACCEPTANCE OF A SAFETY INTERVENTION GRANT FROM THE OHIO BUREAU OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION ON BEHALF OF THE CITY'S EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF A POWER AMBULANCE COT AND POWER COT LOADING SYSTEM; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Executive Summary: The Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation provides the Safety Intervention Grant Program funding to Ohio public employers who wish to purchase equipment to substantially reduce or eliminate injuries and illnesses associated with a particular task or operation. The City Manager has accepted matching grant funding on behalf of EMS.
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Legislative History
Resolution No. 16-188 affirmed the City Manager's application for an Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation Safety Intervention Grant on behalf of Hudson Emergency Medical Service.
Purpose & Explanation
The Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation awarded the City of Hudson's Emergency Medical Service a Safety Intervention Grant of $34,800.75 (75% of the base cost) for a power ambulance cot and power load system. The City of Hudson's match is $11,600.25 (25% of the base cost). This matching grant does not include warranties. The City has received a quote from Stryker, a sole source provider, in an amount of $55,294.57, including warranties.
Timing Considerations
Grant funding was awarded and accepted on 3/2/2017. Equipment must be purchased and implemented by 5/31/2017. Receipts must be submitted by 6/30/2017.
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted
X Supplemental Appropriation Required
Appropriation Not Required.
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends that City Council pass this Resolution to affirm acceptance of reimbursement funding for a Safety Intervention Grant from the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation on behalf of Hudson Emergency Medical Service and to authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Stryker for th...
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