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Council approves donation of old fire pumper, reauthorizes financing for new pumper and OKs water‑department repairs
Summary
Council unanimously approved donating a surplus 1974 Ford pumper to Lakeview, reauthorized financing for a new pumper ($389,465) and authorized repair work at Pump Station 3 (quotation $12,929.39); staff said these are administrative steps to update financing and keep equipment operational.
Helena‑West Helena's council approved several operations items on Oct. 22, including the donation of a surplus 1974 fire pumper, reauthorization of financing for a recently delivered new pumper, and authorization to proceed with a quoted repair at Pump Station 3.
Staff described the surplus vehicle (1974 Ford pumper, VIN ending in 714149) with an estimated value between $4,000 and $5,000 and asked whether to donate it to Lakeview. After brief discussion Doctor Miller indicated support and the clerk recorded a unanimous roll‑call approval to donate the pumper.
Separately, staff noted the financing company requested an updated council resolution for the new pumper purchase made earlier this year. The council reauthorized the financing as requested; staff said the contract assignment and an updated resolution were needed to allow payment on the delivered vehicle (packet listed $389,465 as the amount tied to the financing).
The council also reviewed repairs needed at Pump Station 3 (Valley Drive) to fix a failing lift/pump; staff presented a sales quotation for $12,929.39 and asked authorization to proceed. Councilors approved the repair work in a roll‑call vote.
On vendor invoices for the water department, staff presented and the council approved listed invoices for Delta Plumbing and Quarter Loan Plumbing for leak repairs and related work (packet pages starting at page 151).
