Attorney General Opinion No.

Edward S. Dunn Jackson County Counselor 107 W. 4th P.O. Box 247 Holton, Kansas 66436

Dear Mr. Dunn:

You request our opinion on a proposed arrangement between Jackson County and a private ambulance service operated by the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation, whereby the County would purchase an ambulance to then be used and, if lawful, ultimately purchased by said Nation over a five year period. You describe the arrangement as a "lease purchase agreement." You indicate that you believe the intended purchase, lease, and ultimate sale serves a valid public purpose.1 You also note that the County…