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Norwalk orders immediate repairs to aerial fire truck, adds refurb funding to upcoming bond
Summary
Facing a 17‑year‑old out‑of‑service 100‑ft aerial platform, council authorized about $50,000 in immediate repairs to return the truck to service and directed staff to add $500,000 to an upcoming bond issue to fund a possible refurb or replacement planning.
Norwalk City Council on Nov. 6 authorized immediate repairs to the fire department—s 100‑foot aerial platform truck and directed the finance director to include $500,000 in an upcoming bond package to cover a refurb if needed.
Chief Porter (first referenced SEG 3841) told council the aerial platform is critical to emergency operations for tall commercial structures and rooftop operations and noted the truck is 17 years old. Staff presented three options: a…
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