Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that an ordinance adopted by the City Council on February 14, 2024, and signed by the Mayor on February 15, 2024, authorizing the purchase of 12 LifePak CR2 Defibrillators - ($28,939.05 to be allocated from Budget Line A3120.458ARP SDI-001 3.16, utilizing funds provided by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding), be and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
PURCHASE OF 12 LIFEPAK CR2 DEFIBRILLATORS
Whereas, by letter dated February 5, 2024, the Interim Commissioner for the Department of Public Safety has requested legislation authorizing the purchase of twelve (12) LifePak CR2 Defibrillators and necessary accessories from Stryker, utilizing contract #041823-STY with Mount Vernon Sourcewell Account #36400; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon recognizes the importance of providing effective emergency medical services to its residents and visitors; and
Whereas, the Police Department plays a critical role in emergency response and requires reliable equipment to carry out its duties effectively; and
Whereas, the current defibrillators used by the Police Department are being phased out and will no longer be serviceable, necessitating the acquisition of new units; and
Whereas, Stryker, a vendor through Sourcewell with contract #041823-STY, offers LifePak CR2 Defibrillators, which are recognized for their reliability and effectiveness; and
Whereas, the purchase of twelve (12) LifePak CR2 Defibrillators, along with necessary accessories, is essential to ensuring the Police Department's ability to respond to emergency medical situations; and
Whereas, funding for this equipment is available through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding allocated to the City of Mount Vernon; and
Whereas, the total cost of the purchase, including accessories, amounts to $28,939.05; and
Whereas, it is in the best inter...
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