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Council approves budgeted purchases: custom pumper truck and new portable radios
Summary
Council approved budgeted purchases to replace a 25‑year‑old pump truck and to buy new portable 800 MHz radios amid supply‑chain lead‑time concerns and a limited‑time discount offer.
The council authorized two budgeted public‑safety purchases: a heavy‑duty custom pumper truck to replace a 25‑year‑old unit and a set of new 800‑megahertz portable radios.
Councilor Gaffey, sponsor of the truck resolution, said the department deferred ordering when funds were used to replace an aerial ladder; staff said current lead times have stretched from roughly 12 months to an estimated 36 months, prompting the recommendation to place the order now. “We've had some interesting conversations … the build time is related to tariffs? … the concern is the potential for tariffs, if we don't move on it,” a councilor said during discussion.
On portable radios, staff told council the vendor is phasing out current models and a 35% discount is available if the city places the order promptly. The council approved the purchases on the consent agenda; staff noted some of the replaced radios could be retained as backups for dispatch or police use.
