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Oskaloosa approves purchase of combined tanker/pumper to replace aging apparatus
Summary
The council authorized a contract and an amendment to the CIP to buy a 2025 demo 3,000-gallon tanker-pumper (a single apparatus to replace two older vehicles). The purchase was supported by a $200,000 donation and current fund balance; council authorized a $20,000 deposit to secure the demo unit and approved financing within adopted fund limits.
The Oskaloosa City Council on April 20 approved a contract and an amendment to the capital plan to purchase a 2025 demo 3,000-gallon tanker-pumper intended to replace two aging vehicles, saving an estimated $800,000 in lifecycle and emissions costs compared with buying two new units.
Why it matters: The replacement addresses a leaking 1996 tanker with repeated repairs and a near-30-year service life, consolidates two units into a single modern truck, and anticipates delivery later in 2025. Councilors discussed funding sources, delivery timing and station space constraints.
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