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Council pauses purchase of new fire command vehicle, directs staff to study leasing alternative

5560382 · August 12, 2025
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Council voted Aug. 11 to continue consideration of a $64,071 vehicle purchase for a new battalion chief command vehicle and asked staff to return with analysis of a comprehensive leasing option that could include build-out and equipment.

The council on Aug. 11 continued a consent-item purchase of a pickup truck for a second battalion chief position and directed staff to return with a leasing analysis as an alternative financing option.

Fire staff explained the budgeted vehicle purchase price of $64,071.79 and estimated a build-out cost (radios, command box, electronics, lights and other…

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