RESOLUTION NO. 25-11

RESOLUTION TO APPLY FOR THE TNECD CDBG GRANT TO PURCHASE CARDIAC MONITORS FOR HICKMAN COUNTY EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES.

WHEREAS, Hickman County, Tennessee is eligible for funds under the State of Tennessee "Small Cities" Community Development Block Grant Program; and

WHEREAS, the Hickman County Emergency Medical Services has four ambulances that are stationed in Centerville and serve the Centerville vicinity that are in desperate need of upgraded emergency response equipment; and

WHEREAS, the Hickman County Emergency Medical Services must often transport patients for lengthy distances to surrounding counties which makes it critical that modern cardiac monitors and cardiopulmonary resuscitation devices be available in each ambulance; and

WHEREAS, Hickman County Emergency Medical Services is in need of cardiac monitors and cardiopulmonary resuscitation devices which are essential to the survival and improved outcomes for patients receiving ambulatory assistance; and

WHEREAS, Hickman County wishes to make an application to purchase four cardiac monitors and four cardiopulmonary resuscitation devices to equip the four Centerville ambulances;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT

1. The County Mayor be authorized and directed to execute and submit an application for funds to the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development in the amount of $300,000.
2. The County Mayor be authorized and directed to enter into all necessary agreements to receive and administer such grant funds.
3. The total cost of the project is $375,000. The balance of $75,000 or 20% (using Three Star Incentive) in local matching contribution will be provided by Hickman County general fund.

PASSED AND SO ORDERED THIS 24th DAY OF MARCH, 2025.

Sponsors: Wylie McNair, District 1; Danny Clark, District 2

Motion: Danny Clark; second: Wylie McNair.

Commission action: 12 Aye, 0 Nay, 0 Pass, 2 Absent — Adopted.

Board action: Adopted (March 24, 2025).