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BOOK 76 f'HCE APPROVAL OF VEHICLE LEASE AGREEMENT FOR CHIEF PARAMEDIC The Board reviewed the following memo dated 1/9/89: TO: James Chandler DATE: January 9, 1989 County Administrator FILE: SUBJECT: Approval of Vehicle Lease Agreement for Chief Para- medic .lam FROM: Doug Wright, Director REFERENCES: Emergency Management Services It is respectfully requested that the information contained herein be given formal consideration by the Board of County Commissioners at the next regular scheduled meeting. DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS On January 31, 1989, the Indian River County Board of County Commis- sioners approved and authorized the Director of the Department of Emerg- ency Management Services to negotiate a lease for a vehicle to be uti- lized by the Chief Paramedic for official purposes relating to the EMS ALS system. A lease has been negotiated with World Omni Leasing, Inc., (Isuzu of Fort Pierce) for a 1988 Isuzu Trooper II multi-purpose vehicle. The lease provides for up front money in the amount of $736.05 which includes a $400.00 refundable security deposit, $50.00 for title fees, and the first month lease payment of $286.05. The lease is for a term of sixty (60) months over which a total fo $17,163 will be paid per the lease. The reason this type of vehicle was chosen for lease related to the type function for which it would be utilized. This vehicle will not respond to emergency scenes unless there are multiple casualties and assistance is required. The vehicle will be equipped with the back- up ALS Kit, 747 boxes, etc. so access can be quickly achieved by other ALS units. The vehicle will be capable of accessing terrian that fire vehicles and ambulances are incapable of traveling. If a patient is in this type of environment, the multi-purpose vehicle can transport the patient to the ALS vehicle for treatment. The vehicle will also be capable of transporting heavy items as well as stretchers and spine boards by simply rolling the rear seat forward. It is also four wheel drive and fuel efficient by having a fuel injected four cylinder engine. ALTERNATIVES AND ANALYSIS With the assistance of the Purchasing Department, other vendors were contacted regarding a possible lease. The closest possible other option in terms of money was for a GMC Jimmy which would have cost $384.00 per month with a buy-out clause. The lease which is recommended is 52