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Select Board authorizes $71,700 withdrawal from fire apparatus capital reserve to replace command vehicle
Summary
The Select Board voted May 21 to withdraw up to $71,700 from the Fire Apparatus & Equipment Capital Reserve Fund to replace and upfit the department’s command vehicle (car 1). Board members asked for updated long-range capital projections before future drawdowns.
The Wolfeboro Select Board voted on May 21 to authorize withdrawal of up to $71,700 from the Fire Apparatus & Equipment Capital Reserve Fund to replace and upfit the department’s command vehicle (car 1).
Fire Department staff presented quotes showing a 2025 Ford Expedition Max or equivalent would accommodate the department’s existing radio/command center equipment; one dealer quote netted an estimated purchase price of about $49,076 after trade‑in, plus upfitting, striping and contingency to reach the total request of $71,691. The department recommended keeping the in‑cab command center and moving it into the new chassis rather than rebuilding equipment from scratch.
Board members discussed the capital‑reserve schedule and whether a withdrawal now would deplete funds needed for future large purchases. Several selectmen asked staff for a clear 5‑ to 10‑year capital plan that shows scheduled contributions and future replacement dates; staff said the capital improvement plan projects a return to annual CIP contributions in 2028 and that the requested withdrawal would not prevent planned future purchases.
The motion—moved and seconded on the floor—passed unanimously. Selectmen asked staff to provide updated capital‑reserve projections showing the fund balance and scheduled contributions so the board can evaluate the long‑term effect of multiple vehicle purchases that may occur in the same year.
