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Monona approves emergency purchase of 2023 Ford F-150 XL for fire department
Summary
Council amended the 2025 capital budget and approved purchase of a 2023 Ford F-150 XL to replace a deteriorating brush truck; funding will come from vehicle sales, equipment funds and anticipated shared-revenue increases.
Monona — On Jan. 6 the Monona City Council approved an immediate purchase of a 2023 Ford F-150 XL for the fire department and amended the 2025 capital budget to fund the acquisition.
Fire department leadership told the council the department’s brush truck (unit 094) has developed transmission problems and lacks adequate emergency lighting for first-response use. The department sought a vehicle available immediately rather than waiting 12–18 months for a state-bid replacement. The chief said retrofitting the existing truck would require substantial work…
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