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Sierra Vista council approves donation of surplus ambulance to sister city Cananea, Sonora

5842170 · September 12, 2025
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Summary

The City Council voted 4-3 to donate a surplus 2009 Ford E-450 ambulance, appraised at about $10,000–$15,000, to the sister city of Cananea, Sonora, after debate over fiscal stewardship and sister-city partnership.

The Sierra Vista City Council on Sept. 11 approved a resolution to donate a surplus ambulance to its sister city Cananea, Sonora, after a divided discussion about fiscal stewardship and community partnerships. Council approved Resolution 2025-072 by a 4-3 vote. The council did not record individual roll-call votes in the public transcript.

Staff told the council the vehicle is a 2009 Ford E-450 ambulance that the fleet division designated as surplus. Staff said the ambulance has reached the end of its useful life for Sierra Vista and that Cananea had indicated interest and the ability to import…

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