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Council approves surplus sale of 1993 engine to Elkton, and OKs one‑ton public works truck purchase
Summary
Council approved surplus and sale of a 1993 fire engine to Elkton Fire District for $10,000 and authorized purchase of a one‑ton Chevrolet chassis (quotes in packet ~ $44,885–$45,885) to be fitted for public works use.
The Sutherlin City Council approved a resolution to surplus a 1993 Type 1 fire engine and sell it to the Elkton Fire District for $10,000, and separately authorized the purchase of a one‑ton Chevrolet chassis for public works use.
Fire Chief Mike Lane told council the department received a new engine and sought to surplus the 1993 vehicle; the department typically donates or sells older apparatus to neighboring departments and proposed selling this unit to Elkton, retaining the radio. Council asked about typical value and Chief Lane said the market for 30‑year‑old engines is limited; the $10,000 price reflects that market and the preserved radio.
Public Works Director Aaron Swan described a need to replace and upfit a pickup with a one‑ton chassis and flatbed to carry heavier loads and pallets. Staff quoted a purchase price in the discussion packet; the transcript includes two close but different figures ($44,885.38 and $45,885.38) during the presentation. Swan said the purchase was budgeted and that the department expects to complete outfitting within the current budget allocation.
Both motions were moved, seconded, and approved by voice/roll call votes.
