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Kentwood Commission approves sale of spare fire truck to Byron Township for $200,000
Summary
The City Commission approved the sale of an older fire truck to Byron Township for $200,000 after a national solicitation produced a single qualified bid that matched appraisal values.
The Kentwood City Commission on March 4 approved the sale of a surplus fire truck to Byron Township for $200,000.
City staff said the vehicle was listed nationally for sale; Byron Township was the only bidder and its offer matched the city's appraisal. The sale was approved so staff can move the truck out of city inventory promptly.
Aaron, a city staff member, told commissioners the truck was publicly advertised through a national publication and that the lone bid — from Byron Township — was consistent with the official appraisals. Commissioner Arts moved approval; Commissioner Moseley seconded. The motion passed on a voice vote.
Commissioners did not discuss any additional terms or a timeline for transfer during the presentation. The commission did not specify whether the sale proceeds will be placed in a particular fund; that detail was not provided in the meeting record.
The vote clears the way for the city to complete the sale and transfer of the vehicle to Byron Township.
