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Finance committee approves $58,869 purchase of outboard motors to keep Waukegan dive boat operational
Summary
The Waukegan Finance and Purchasing Committee voted March 17 to waive bidding and approve buying two outboard motors for the city dive and rescue boat from Bay Marine Chicago for up to $58,869.43 after the fire chief said the current loaner boat could be unusable by May 1.
On March 17, 2025, the City of Waukegan Finance and Purchasing Committee approved a resolution waiving competitive bidding and authorizing the procurement and installation of two outboard motors for the Waukegan Fire Department dive and rescue boat from Bay Marine Chicago for an amount not to exceed $58,869.43.
The purchase was moved by Alderman Guzman and seconded by Alderman Florian. Fire Chief Pazier told the committee the city’s current dive boat is a 20‑year‑old loaner from the Lake County Sheriff under an…
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