(KLZA)-- During a special meeting of the Humboldt City Council on April 5, the purchase of a new ambulance for the Humboldt Rescue Squad was approved.

The Rescue Squad received three quotes for a new ambulance and recommended the purchase of a 2023 / Ford E450 Type 3 Arrow Ambulance remounted and fully reconditioned, to include a power load system and power cot installed with a total cost of $241,445.

Richardson County Commissioners has previously approved the use of $135 thousand in American Rescue Plan Act funds from monies granted to Richardson County.

The Humboldt Rescue Squad will utilize other grant funding and squad funds to cover the rest of the cost.