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City approves $14,001 purchase of fire hose for department
Summary
The Board of Works approved the fire chief’s request to buy new supply and hand lines from McQueen for $14,001.28 after reviewing two vendor quotes.
The Board of Works approved a request to buy new fire hoses on Aug. 18, 2025. Fire Chief Tremaine told the board the department needs 1,000 feet of supply line and 800 feet of hand lines and recommended buying the equipment from McQueen for a total of $14,001.28. "I recommend going with McQueen, and the total is $14,001.28," Chief Tremaine said.
The chief told the board he obtained two quotes and that McQueen’s price includes free shipping. Board members had no questions during the discussion and voted to approve the purchase. The meeting record shows the motion passed with a voice vote: "All in favor? Aye. Opposed? Motion carries."
The purchase was described as capital/operational equipment for the fire department; the transcript does not specify a funding line item or any amortization plan. No other conditions or contingencies were recorded.
