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Council authorizes immediate repair to aerial ladder truck, adds funding for longer‑term plan; buys sewer truck
Summary
Council authorized immediate mechanical repairs (~$50,000) to return an out‑of‑service 2008 aerial platform to service, directed staff to add $500,000 to upcoming bond financing for refurbishment/replacement options, and approved purchase of a 2025 combination sewer truck using available fund balance and a trade allowance.
Public safety and equipment purchases dominated the late meeting agenda on Nov. 6.
Fire apparatus: Chief Porter presented three options for the department’s out‑of‑service 2008 aerial platform: (1) limited mechanical repairs (~$50,000) to return it to service short‑term; (2) a refurbishment quoted at roughly $400,000–$500,000 that would extend the apparatus’ life about 5–7 years; or (3) full replacement, with current manufacturer quotes near $2.5M and…
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