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Fayetteville fire chief outlines USDA loan steps, warns of cancellation costs and ISO implications
Summary
Fire Chief described a USDA loan package locked at 3.5% for a new tower truck, explained possible cancellation penalties, and urged use of CD interest to lower loan principal; board discussed timing and budget impacts but took no formal vote.
Fire Chief Ferdinand briefed the Board of Mayor and Aldermen on the next steps for financing a new tower truck using a USDA loan and a forthcoming bond resolution.
Chief Ferdinand said the city has signed initial contract documents and that USDA representative Vance Hamilton explained the loan process and a locked interest rate of 3.5 percent. He told the board the paperwork in the packet reflects those terms and that a further resolution and bond issuance will include final payment schedules, interest and closing details.
During discussion aldermen and…
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