# Hamilton council approves Amendment to Item 3 of the Emergency and Community Services Committee Report 21-013... 12-0

The motion carried 12 to 0, with 4 absent at the Wednesday, May 13, 2026 meeting.

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## Record

Meeting: Council
Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Item: Motion,
Result: Carried 12-0

## Report

Hamilton council voted 12 to 0, with 4 absent on Amendment to Item 3 of the Emergency and Community Services Committee Report 21-013... at its Wednesday, May 13, 2026 meeting. The motion carried.

The motion, as recorded in the minutes:

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21-013, respecting Stryker Power Load Conveyance Equipment Standardization (HSC21038) (City Wide) which was approved by Council on December 15, 2021 - REVISED (Cassar/A. Wilson) WHEREAS, Report HSC21038, respecting Stryker Power Load Conveyance Equipment Standardization (HSC21038) (City Wide), was approved by Council on December 15, 2021; WHEREAS, the company name in the standardization report is written incorrectly as Stryker Canada Inc.; WHEREAS, based on the previous tender submission and new quote, the name of the company is actually Stryker Canada ULC and needs to be corrected. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That Item 3, of the Emergency and Community Services Committee Report 21-013, respecting Stryker Power Load Conveyance Equipment Standardization (HSC21038) (City Wide), be amended, as follows: (a) That the Stryker Power Cot/Power Load system be designated a “Standard” system pursuant to Procurement Policy #14 – Standardization, such designation to be reviewed again no later than December 31, 2032; (b) That the Preventative Maintenance programs and any repairs for the Stryker Power Cot/Power Load system, manufactured by Stryker Canada ULC Inc, be authorized to be performed by Stryker Canada ULC Inc or a Stryker Canada ULC Inc authorized repair facility; and, (c) That the Chief, Hamilton Paramedic Service, or their designate, be authorized to negotiate, enter into and execute any required contract and any ancillary documents required to give effect thereto with Stryker Canada ULC Inc or an authorized Stryker Canada ULC Inc distributor, in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
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Every figure above comes from the [official minutes](https://pub-hamilton.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=497220) and the recorded vote they contain. The roll call shows how each member voted.

## Sources

[1] Council Minutes - May 13, 2026: Council, Wednesday, May 13, 2026 — https://pub-hamilton.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=497220
[2] Council, Wednesday, May 13, 2026 (City of Hamilton eSCRIBE meeting record) — https://pub-hamilton.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=e3ceff50-dee3-4403-9a7b-09ddd04416d5&lang=English