WITHDRAWN - Resolution to approve purchase of Sauk County Mobile Command Post from LDV Inc., Burlington, WI and Amend the 2024 Budget

Resolved by the Board of Supervisors of Sauk County, Wisconsin:

BACKGROUND:  The Emergency Management Mobile Command Post (MCP) is a vital part of emergency response in Sauk County. The MCP serves as a self-contained Incident Command Post and provides command and communication capabilities to first responders during natural disasters, Emergency Response Team (ERT), critical incident negotiations, preplanned events, and general emergencies requiring a large emergency services response. The existing MCP is 21 years old and has become unstable and unreliable for emergency deployment. Corrective action requires parts that are no longer available and retrofitted parts could be not warranted or certified against breakdown. The proposed vehicle to be constructed by LDV has a freightliner frame, chassis, suspension, and braking system, as well as upgraded safety features and technology updates that were not available 21 years ago. This vehicle is extremely valuable in helping emergency response teams effectively manage and respond to large-scale multijurisdictional incidents, provide accountability, and assist with mitigation and recovery post incidents. The new MCP will serve as a backup for Sauk County Dispatch and the Emergency Operations Center for all county-wide emergency operations. The new MCP addresses expectations for Sauk County Police, Fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Chiefs based upon the limitations of the current MCP. The unique special vehicle design of a MCP limits the number of manufacturers for comparable pricing options. LDV, in business for 45 years and located in Burlington, WI has provided similar mobile command post vehicles to many departments in Wisconsin and throughout the Midwest. On-site service is available by 24/7 dispatch and more extensive repairs are made locally reducing travel and out of service time. Based upon prior performance, the anticipated service life of LDV emergency vehicles is 20-25 years. Delivery time for new MCP is 14-16 months.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Sauk County Board of Supervisors, met in regular session, hereby authorizes Sauk County Emergency Management to purchase a new Mobile Command Post for $864,311 funded through general fund balance as recommended by the Finance, Personnel, and Insurance Committee.

Approved for presentation to the County Board by the Executive and Legislative Committee, this 4th day of November, 2024.

Consent Agenda Item: [  ] YES  [ X ] NO

Fiscal Impact: [  ] None   [  ] Budgeted Expenditure    [ X ] Not Budgeted

Vote Required:  Majority = _____       2/3 Majority = __X___        3/4 Majority = ________

The County Board has the legal authority to adopt:  Yes ______ No ________ as reviewed by the Corporation Counsel, _________________________________, Date:  ________________ .

Offered and passage moved by the Executive and Legislative Committee: