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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Jim Rufer, Battalion Chief of EMS
DATE: January 07, 2019
SUBJECT:
A resolution authorizing the purchase of one Zoll X series Cardiac Monitor/Defibrillator and necessary accessories in the amount of $ 31,054.64 to provide ALS equipment for use on AFD Engine 1.
PURPOSE:
The fire department provides Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulance service with ambulances and ALS equipped fire engines for the City of Aurora. The department currently uses Zoll X series cardiac monitor/defibrillators.
BACKGROUND:
The department intends to increase the number of ALS engine companies to provide enhanced service to the citizens of Aurora. The purchasing would be through the Silver Cross Purchasing Cooperative which has been used for prior purchases .Through the use of the Silver Cross Purchasing agreement we will receive a 28% savings. The Agreement was reviewed and extended for an additional two years dated September 28, 2018.
DISCUSSION:
AFD has standardized on the Zoll cardiac monitors for following reasons. While all products offer CPR feedback, the Zoll CPR feedback is integrated with the pads that are put on the patient rather than an additional piece of equipment. This will improve the quality of CPR for every cardiac arrest patient. The Zoll monitor offers a smaller footprint overall than the Physio Control monitor or Philips Monitor. Most importantly, the Zoll monitor integrates with our patient care reporting software saving time and returning the ambulance to service faster. Cardiac monitors were an approved decision package for the 2019 budget. Funds are available in the SHAPE fund account #255-3033-422.65-27. The pricing is the same as last year's purchase price.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
Increasing the number of ALS engine companies, will allow for faster access to Advance Life support care service and decreased response time to EMS calls in the city of Aurora
RECOMMENDATIONS:
That the finance committee authorize the purchase of one Zoll X series cardiac monitor/defibrillator and accessories for the Aurora Fire Department.
cc: Alderman O'Conner, Chairman
Alderman Mesiacos
Alderman Bugg
Alderman Mervine, Alternate
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution Authorizing the purchase of one Zoll X series cardiac monitor/defibrillator and accessories using the Silver Cross Purchasing Cooperative in the amount of $31,054.64 for the Aurora Fire Department from Zoll Medical Corporation..
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WHEREAS, the City of Aurora has a population of more than 25,000 persons and is, therefore, a home rule unit under subsection (a) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution of 1970; and
WHEREAS, subject to said Section, a home rule unit may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs for the protection of the public health, safety, morals, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, the Aurora Fire Department wishes to increase the number of ALS engine companies to enhance the service provided to the citizens of Aurora; and
WHEREAS, Zoll cardiac monitors are available through the Silver Cross Purchasing Cooperative; and
WHEREAS, funds are available in the SHAPE fund account #255-3033-422.65-27 for this purchase; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: that the purchase of one Zoll X series cardiac monitor/defibrillator and accessories through the Silver Cross Purchasing Cooperative in the amount of $31,054.64 for the Aurora Fire Department is hereby authorized.