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Genola accepts $50,000 for new fire truck; council debates engine payment timing and use of state funds
Summary
The Genola Town Council unanimously approved a resolution to accept a $50,000 grant toward a new fire truck. Council and fire leadership discussed payment timing for the truck’s chassis to secure a $9,000 discount and whether recent state reimbursements should be applied to the purchase rather than community fireworks.
The Genola Town Council voted unanimously to adopt Resolution 2025-04 to accept a $50,000 grant to help pay for a new fire truck.
The grant acceptance follows several months of discussion about the purchase schedule for the truck’s engine and chassis. Genola Fire Chief Jason McMullen told the council that the dealer offers a $9,000 discount if the town prepays for the truck’s cabin/chassis when it becomes available, and that payment timing could fall either in the current fiscal year (by the end of June) or when the chassis is delivered. McMullen cautioned that supply-chain delays are affecting chassis availability and that paying early is the way to secure the discount.
McMullen and council members also discussed recent state reimbursements the department has received. McMullen said the department had received a recent payment from a state program and suggested applying those funds toward the engine purchase rather than spending them on fireworks for the town celebration. Council members said they would consider that option while noting they expect to discuss fireworks and the budget in more detail.
The resolution adopted by the council authorizes and accepts an interlocal agreement with Utah County for fire-safety equipment enhancements, and the grant funds are designated for the town’s fire truck purchase. Council members noted the agreement requires the town to use the funds for fire safety and response equipment.
Council members who spoke in the discussion included Grant Lundberg and Curtis (last name not provided in the transcript). Fire Chief McMullen and Police Chief Hurston also briefed the council during the presentation.
The council recorded the motion to adopt the resolution, a second, and a unanimous voice vote in favor. No member voted against the measure.
Council members said they will follow up on the timing decision about the chassis payment so the town can secure the discount if feasible and remain mindful of potential price changes due to tariffs or supply issues.
