Des Plaines ambulance controversy (more)
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The Chicago Tribune recently published an article addressing a controversial decision made by the city of Des Plaines to revoke the approval for purchasing an ambulance. This move came weeks after the initial decision had been made, sparking concerns among some city officials who believe further investigation is necessary.
Three aldermen—Patricia Haugeberg, Dick Sayad, and Jim Brookman—are calling for either the Illinois attorney general’s office or an external legal team to review the legality of this reversal. They plan to discuss the issue during the upcoming City Council meeting, as indicated by city documents.
Initially, a resolution authorizing the ambulance purchase was passed in a 5-3 vote during the March 3rd City Council session. However, just two weeks later, a subsequent resolution to overturn that decision was approved at the March 17th meeting. In this instance, Mayor Matt Bogusz cast the deciding vote, breaking an even 4-4 deadlock.
The controversy surrounding the purchase centered around the design of the ambulance's exhaust system. Brookman, a former Des Plaines firefighter, argued strongly for a vertical exhaust system, citing safety concerns related to the horizontal exhaust setup. He claimed that the horizontal system could expose both firefighters and patients to harmful fumes due to frequent idling during emergency responses. Despite these arguments, Fire Chief Alan Wax expressed skepticism about the necessity of switching to a vertical exhaust system, stating that current practices already mitigate such risks.
During the discussion leading up to the final vote, Mayor Bogusz expressed his view that the choice of exhaust system was more of an operational detail rather than a matter of broader policy. He emphasized the importance of keeping council decisions focused on high-level policies rather than getting bogged down in technical specifics.
As tensions continue to rise within the council over this issue, residents are left wondering how this development might affect future procurement processes and overall governance in Des Plaines.
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