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City continues pursuit of funding for fire pumper-tanker replacement amid higher costs and long lead times

5936021 · April 22, 2025
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Summary

The council heard that the city's pumper-tanker (purchased 2007) is aging and replacement costs have risen dramatically; staff are pursuing state and federal appropriations and warned of long lead times and market constraints affecting manufacturers.

City Manager Stewart told council that the city's pumper-tanker, purchased in 2007, will soon need replacement and that market conditions have raised costs and lead times.

Stewart said staff has submitted a state appropriation request and pursued federal contacts but noted Mason…

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