Title
Authorize the Sheriff to accept a donation of a 2003 Ford Type III modular "box rig" ambulance (VIN# 1FDXE45F53HB48182) from American Medical Response.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors authorize the Sheriff to accept a donation of a 2003 Ford Type III modular "box rig" ambulance (VIN# 1FDXE45F53HB48182) from American Medical Response.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The ambulance is a 2003 Ford Type III modular "box rig" ambulance, VIN# 1FDXE45F53HB48182 and currently has 241,578 miles. The estimated value of the ambulance is between $2,500 and $3,500.
The "box rig" ambulance would be used as an equipment / personnel carrier for the Monterey County Sheriff's Office special teams. It would also be used for "rehab" during extended Special Weapons And Tactics (SWAT) call-outs and other special teams' missions. It will not be used for patient transport nor will it take the place of highly trained medical personnel or the need of a stand-by ambulance.
American Medical Response (AMR) provides emergency and non-emergency medical transport service for the Monterey County, California, area. AMR Monterey County employs approximately 200 paramedics and Emergency Medical Teams and handles approximately 25,000 calls annually within the County of Monterey.
California Government Code section 25355 and 25356 provides authority for the Board of Supervisors to accept the donation.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The County Administrative Office - Contracts/Purchasing and County Counsel have reviewed this report.
FINANCING:
Approval of the recommended action will have no significant impact on the County General Fund Contribution.
Prepared by: Scott Davis, Deputy Sheriff
Approved by: Scott Miller, Sheriff-Coroner