Title
Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-193 authorizing the purchase of EMS Fire Department Medical Supplies for the Farmers Branch Fire Department from Bound Tree Medical, LLC in excess of $50,000; and take appropriate action.
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REQUESTOR:
Fire Department
BACKGROUND:
In FY 2024-2025, the Fire Department budgeted $145,200 for EMS medical supplies, a 7% increase over FY 2023-2024 due to inflation per the vendor. The Fire Department orders medical supplies to stock the ambulances and treat medical patients. It will collectively spend more than $50,000 with Bound Tree Medical, LLC through the Interlocal Agreement with the City of Midlothian, which requires City Council approval.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Medical supplies are budgeted in the Fire Department FY 24-25 budget.
DISTRICT:
All
POSSIBLE COUNCIL ACTION:
1. I move to approve Resolution 2024-193 as presented.
2. I move to approve Resolution 2024-193 with modifications.
3. I move to table the issue for further study or take no action.
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Resolution No. 2024-193
2. Bound Tree Agreement Midlothian
3. Signed Midlothian Cooperative Purchasing Agreement