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County outlines $54 million request to replace Starflight helicopters; sale of current fleet could offset cost
Summary
Emergency Services asked the court to consider a $54 million earmark to purchase three replacement helicopters for the county's Starflight fleet, noting an estimated wholesale value of about $19.5 million for the existing aircraft that could offset debt issuance.
Travis County Emergency Services presented a request on Aug. 14 to replace its three helicopters and asked Commissioners Court to consider a $54 million earmark to purchase three aircraft under a planned 10-year replacement cycle. Officials said the current fleet entered service in 2019 and that a replacement cycle begins after roughly 10 years. The county completed a request for information in May and said it is ready…
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