TO: Mayor and City Commission
FROM: Cale Curtis, City Manager
DATE: June 3, 2026
Title
APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND IMPROVEMENTS RELATED TO THE EXPANSION AND ENHANCEMENT OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES; PROVIDING FOR PRICING; AUTHORIZING PROCUREMENT THROUGH A COMBINATION OF SOLE SOURCE PURCHASES, PIGGYBACK CONTRACTS, AND NORMAL PROCUREMENT PROCEDURES; WAIVING OF BIDDING WHERE NECESSARY; WITH ACQUISITION BEING FUNDED FROM THE FIRE IMPACT FEES AT A TOTAL COST FOR PRODUCT NOT TO EXCEED $197,984.50; AND NOT TO EXCEED A 3% ALLOWANCE FOR SHIPPING; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BACKGROUND:
Impact fees are collected from the development of land so as to ensure that new development bears a
proportionate share of the cost of capital expenditures necessary to provide fire protection in the city.
Funds collected from fire impact fees shall be used for the purpose of capital improvements toward the
renovation of fire station facilities and equipment purchases.
Summary of purchases:
• Auto Pulse- the purchase of five (5) Auto Pulse mechanical CPR devices- $113,037.43
• Ballistic Vests and Helmets- the purchase of twenty-three (23) sets- $65,602.44
• CombiCarrier Backboard/Scoop Stretchers- the purchase of seven (7) backboard/scoop stretchers- $7,578.27
• Airway Intubation Training Manikins- the purchase of two (2) training manikins- $11,766.36
RECOMMENDATION: Approve
FISCAL IMPACT: Account number 150.0000.281008, $197,984.50, plus shipping cost.
CONTACT PERSON: Roberto Lorenzo, Fire Chief, 954-304-5111