Item 4GCITY OF
SOUTH LAKE
MEMORANDUM
January 15, 2013
To: Shana K. Yelverton, City Manager
From: Michael Starr, Fire Chief
Subject: Item 4G: Approve the purchase of six (6) LifePak 15
Cardiac Monitors from Physio - Control, Inc in the amount
of $255,837.
Action
Requested: Approve the purchase of six (6) LifePak 15 Cardiac Monitors
from Physio - Control, Inc in the amount of $255,837.
Background
Information: The purpose of this item is to approve the purchase of six
(6) Lifepak 15 Cardiac Monitors from Physio - Control, Inc in
the amount of $255,837. This project is necessary to replace
ourcurrent models, which have been rendered obsolete. Of
our five current monitors, two (2) were manufactured in
1998, one (1) in 2002, and two (2) in 2008. Due to their age,
our monitors will no longer be serviced by the manufacturer
beginning in 2013. In addition to the replacement of the five
(5) existing monitors, an additional monitor is being
purchased for the engine that will be housed at DPS North.
Cardiac monitors are an important tool used to measure
blood oxygen levels, pulse, blood pressure as well as
diagnose myocardial infarction and carbon monoxide
poisoning. Cardiac monitors can also provide defibrillation
when necessary. Replacing these monitors ensures that the
Department is able to continue to provide the same level of
advanced life support that Southlake residents and visitors
know and expect.
Financial
Consideration: The cost for six (6) cardiac monitors is $255,837. The
monitors were budgeted in the FY 2013 Strategic Initiative
Fund. Once purchased, these monitors will have a life
expectancy of eight (8) to 10 years.
Strategic Link: Safety and Security; Performance Management and Service
Delivery; C1, Achieve the Highest Standards of Safety and
Security; B1, Achieve Best in Class Status in all City
Disciplines; B4, Provide High Quality Customer Service; B5,
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Improve Performance of Delivery and Operational
Processes; 136, Optimize Use of Technology.
Citizen Input/
Board Review: N/A
Legal Review: N/A
Alternatives: Alternatives may include:
• Approve the purchase of six (6) LifePak 15 Cardiac
Monitors from Physio - Control, Inc in the amount of
$255,837.
• Non - approval of the purchase of six (6) LifePak 15
Cardiac Monitors from Physio - Control, Inc in the amount
of $255,837.
Staff
Recommendation: Staff recommends the approval of the purchase of six (6)
LifePak 15 Cardiac Monitors from Physio - Control, Inc in the
amount of $255,837.
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