City approves $618,000 purchase of custom cab rescue truck for fire department

The Coweta City Council on June 2 approved the purchase of a Custom Cab Truck for the Coweta Fire Department from Summit Fire Apparatus for $618,000. City Manager Julie Casteen led the discussion and the motion carried unanimously. Why it matters: A new rescue unit is a significant capital outlay for the fire department; the minutes record the vendor and contract amount but do not state how the purchase will be funded. Motion and outcome: Councilmember Harold Chance moved to approve the purchase and Naomi Hogue seconded; the vote was recorded as unanimous (Harold Chance, Naomi Hogue, Lauren Givan, Caroline Martin, Jeremy Barnett). Clarifying detail: The minutes list the purchase amount as $618,000 and the vendor as Summit Fire Apparatus. The minutes do not specify the funding source or whether the purchase replaces an existing unit or adds capacity. Next steps: City staff will execute procurement documents and proceed with vehicle delivery and integration into the fire department fleet as appropriate.