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Item 4KCity of Southlake, Texas M E M O R A N D U M December 12, 2007 TO: Shana Yelverton, City Manager FROM: Robert Finn, Chief of Fire Services Authorize the Purchase of 3 Biphasic LifePack 12 Defibrillator/Monitors SUBJECT: _________________________________________________________________________ Action Requested: Authorize the Purchase of 3 Biphasic LifePack 12 Defibrillator/Monitors from Physio-Control, Inc. Background Information: Included in the FY 2008 Strategic Business plan was the purchasing of 3 Biphasic LifePack 12 Defibrillator/Monitors. These units will replace the current monophasic units. The Biphasic technology has been shown to reduce the number of shocks required to convert fatal heart arrhythmias. Financial Considerations: The purchase of these defibrillator/monitors was included and approved as part of the FY2008 budget. Financial Impact: Purchase price is $51,020. Physio-Control is a sole source provider of the LifePack defibrillator/monitor. Citizen Input/ There has been no citizen input. Not subject to Board Review Board Review : Legal Review: Final purchase contract will be sent to the City Attorney for review. Alternatives: The Council may authorize or decline this purchase. Supporting Documents: Physio-Control quote and sole source letter. Staff Recommendation: Authorize the purchase of 3 Physio-Control Biphasic LifePack 12 Monitor/Defibrillators in the amount of $51,020. RF/rf