Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of McKinney, Texas Authorizing a Budget Amendment Pertaining of the Fire Department
Summary
MEETING DATE: January 18, 2011
DEPARTMENT: Fire Department
CONTACT: Mark Wallace, Fire Chief
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
• Adoption of budget amendment ordinance
ITEM SUMMARY:
• The McKinney Fire Department is desiring to purchase two Segway EMS response units. The Segway is an innovative and unique conveyance that allows for enhanced operations and service delivery at public events.
• These units will be able to carry all necessary medical equip
• Medical Center of McKinney has generously offered to donate the money to cover the cost of purchasing the two Segways.
• The units will allow quicker response in crowded public events to incidents, as minor as bug bites to critical incidents like cardiac arrest.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: N/A
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• Cost of Segways, equipment, and shipping is $16,062.90
• McKinney Medical Center of McKinney is donating the money to cover the cost of these purchases.
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: N/A