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Port Richey approves a demo marine patrol boat after council agrees to cut land and vehicle budget lines
Summary
After a lengthy debate about reserves and Penny for Pasco funding, Port Richey council approved purchase of a 23‑foot Fluid Marine demo patrol boat for water rescue and simultaneously voted to remove $200,000 in land‑acquisition funding and $70,000 in vehicle line items to balance the fund.
Port Richey City Council on Dec. 9 approved the purchase of a 23‑foot demo marine patrol boat intended for water‑rescue operations after a lengthy discussion about budget trade‑offs and reserves.
Fire Department leadership told council the demo boat — a purpose‑built rescue craft from Fluid Marine — meets operational needs (shallow‑water jack plate, remote searchlight, infrared/flare capability) and was offered as a demo at a price below typical market cost. Chief remarks emphasized that the craft is specifically…
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