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Macomb Board approves security cameras, workout gear and emergency repairs for fire stations
Summary
Trustees approved purchases for security cameras ($36,845.33) and workout equipment ($23,740) for Fire Station 2 and authorized emergency repairs for Squad 1 ($11,554.49) and Engine 1 ($12,343.05). Officials said repairs were approved as emergencies and equipment purchases were budgeted or bid.
The Macomb Township Board on Nov. 12 approved several fire‑department procurements and emergency repairs, including camera installation and new workout equipment at Station 2 and urgent vehicle repairs.
Fire Department leadership asked the board to approve purchase and installation of security cameras at Fire Station No. 2 through MCA using the competitively solicited TIPS cooperative contract at a price of $36,845.33. "Pricing for the project was obtained utilizing the TIPS USA competitively solicited cooperative contract that was awarded to MCA," the chief said. The board approved the purchase unanimously.
The board also approved a $23,740 purchase of brand‑new workout equipment for Station 2 from Direct Fitness Solutions; the chief said the items had been included in the overall remodel project and were to outfit a dedicated workout room.
Two emergency repairs were presented and approved as emergency expenditures. Squad 1 was taken to Russ Milne Ford after reports of grinding noises and jerking; the transmission had burnt fluid and was replaced for $11,554.49, with the chief saying Supervisor Viviano approved the emergency repair. Engine 1 experienced a fluid leak and was diagnosed with a blown head gasket by the vendor in Mount Clemens; repair estimate and approval totaled $12,343.05 and the department expects the engine to be out of service for approximately one week.
The chief noted each station maintains repair and maintenance line items (Station 1 roughly $60,000 annually) and the township maintains a $100,000 contingency line for overages. The board approved each purchase and invoice unanimously.
