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Council gives tentative go‑ahead to pursue discounted demo fire engine amid rising prices and emissions changes
Summary
Fire Chief reported a recently available demo engine could have saved roughly $250,000 versus new production pricing; council signaled consensus to pursue similar near‑term opportunities and staff discussed financing options including USDA loans.
Fire and finance staff briefed council on a near‑term opportunity to acquire a demonstration fire engine at a substantial discount and on longer‑term price and emissions changes that will raise apparatus costs.
Fire Chief Stoll (presenting) said a dealer offered a demo engine for about $750,000; he said a newly ordered comparable apparatus currently lists near $1.1 million with an 18‑month to multi‑year lead time. The demo was…
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