Spencer County approves $170,000 EMS equipment purchase; direct ARPA authorization fails but transfer from ARPA to EMS equipment account is approved Spencer County Fiscal Court authorized purchase of two advanced cardiac monitors and four ventilators totaling about $170,000. A motion to directly approve using ARPA funds failed on roll call; the court later approved a transfer of $170,000 from an ARPA account into the EMS equipment account to pay for the purchase.

Spencer County just invested $170,000 in state-of-the-art EMS equipment to enhance patient care, despite a failed attempt to directly utilize ARPA funds!

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Spencer County to spend up to $167,000 of CARES payroll reimbursements on EMS power cots and power‑load systems Spencer County Fiscal Court approved up to $167,000 to buy Stryker power‑assist stretchers and power‑load systems for EMS, citing reduced COVID exposure and lower lifting‑injury risk; costs and reimbursement sources were discussed at length.

Spencer County is investing up to $167,000 in cutting-edge power-assist cots and loading systems for EMS, enhancing safety for first responders while reducing COVID exposure risks.

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Spencer County fiscal court approves $40,000 ambulance purchase with 30‑day warranty condition After hours of debate about aging vehicles and budget constraints, the Spencer County Fiscal Court voted March 2 to buy a used 2017 International ambulance for $40,000 if the seller provides a short mechanical/powertrain warranty (up to 30 days). Court members discussed procurement rules, fleet redundancy and payment timing.

Spencer County just voted to spend $40,000 on a used ambulance, but can they secure a warranty in time to ensure the safety of their EMS fleet?

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