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Council approves 2027 pumper purchase and authorizes manager discretion for Pop Warner travel funding
Summary
Council approved a $1,156,502 purchase contract for a 2027 Spartan MetroStar pumper, funded from capital reserves and ARPA; council also gave the town manager discretion to increase Pop Warner support from $20,000 up to $60,000 if both teams qualify for national travel.
The council approved two funding actions during its meeting: a capital purchase for a new pumper fire engine and a discretionary budget authorization to support local Pop Warner teams if they qualify for national competition.
Chief Dunn presented a recommendation to replace a 2005 pumper with a 2027 Spartan MetroStar pumper under contract with Atlantic Coast Fire Trucks for $1,156,502. The recommended funding plan uses $545,000 from the town's Capital Reserve Fund and $705,000 from ARPA funds; the bid price fell under the $1.25 million budget originally set for the purchase.
"We try to stick to the life cycle of 10 years as a frontline apparatus," Chief Dunn said, explaining the department’s replacement strategy and safety upgrades planned for the new apparatus, including HEPA filtration, airbags and 360‑degree cameras.
Council moved, seconded and approved the purchase contract and related FY25 budget amendments.
Separately, council discussed town support for two Pop Warner teams advancing in playoffs. Councilor Ian (speaker 10) moved to give the town manager discretion to increase the community funding allocation from $20,000 up to $60,000 if both teams qualify for national travel; the motion was seconded and carried. Staff said final amounts would be coordinated through council special projects funds and the manager would return with details if necessary.
Both approved items will be reflected in upcoming budget adjustments and project accounts.
