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Council approves purchase of new SCBA air packs despite potential $60,000 price increase

City Council · October 27, 2025
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Summary

City Council approved a resolution authorizing purchase of self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) air packs using a reimbursable grant; staff warned a vendor price increase could raise the cost by about $60,000 if order is not finalized before the vendor's November 1 quote expiration.

The City Council on a 4-0 vote approved Resolution 2025-145 authorizing purchase of self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) air packs for the fire department under a reimbursable grant. Council Member John West moved the resolution; Council Member Mike Wiley seconded and the motion passed unanimously.

Fire Chief said the department had been awarded a reimbursable grant to replace air packs but warned the vendor had announced an upcoming price increase that could add about…

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