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Riley County commissioners approve purchase authorization, authorize travel for fire district truck buy
Summary
Commissioners approved authorization to purchase a 1998 International wildland bumper truck for $30,000 from Rede County Fire District No. 1 funds and authorized travel for two fire officials to inspect and buy the vehicle in Arizona.
Riley County commissioners voted to approve a purchase authorization for a used 1998 International 48100 wildland bumper truck at a cost of $30,000 and to authorize travel for department officials to inspect and complete the purchase in Arizona.
The motion to approve the purchase authorization came during the commission's regular meeting when a commissioner requested a motion to buy the vehicle, with funds coming from RCFD No. 1 fund 184. Commissioners then moved and seconded a separate travel authorization to allow Deputy Chief Doug Russell and Battalion Chief David Russell to travel to Arizona, inspect the vehicle and complete the purchase on behalf of the fire district; travel expenses were to be paid from fund 183. Both items were put to a vote and approved by voice.
Commissioners discussed logistics for the Arizona trip, noting staff planned to physically inspect the truck to "make sure it's as advertised" before final payment. Commissioners emphasized the trip would include a mechanical check and that a driver would transport the vehicle back if the inspection was satisfactory. No additional details about warranty, seller, or contingency language were provided in the meeting record.
The commission also handled routine financial business in the same meeting, including approval of payroll and accounts payable and adoption of minutes from the Dec. 9 meeting, all by voice vote.
What the actions mean: The approvals allow the fire district to move forward with a used-vehicle acquisition after on-site inspection and authorize county funds to cover travel and purchase costs as described. No contract language or post-purchase maintenance arrangements were described during the discussion.
Votes at a glance: Purchase authorization for 1998 International wildland bumper truck — approved by roll call/voice (no detailed roll provided); Travel authorization for Deputy Chief Doug Russell and Battalion Chief David Russell to inspect/purchase truck — approved.
Next steps: County and district staff will carry out the Arizona inspection; if deficiencies are found on inspection the record did not indicate an alternate authorization process.
