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Mercer Island authorizes purchase and financing of new Pierce Enforcer fire engine
Summary
Council approved Ordinance 25‑34 to join a multi‑agency purchase of four Pierce Enforcer engines and to enter a tax‑exempt installment purchase (lease‑purchase) agreement. The city’s share is part of a $1,267,470 joint price for four engines; staff negotiated a PPI escalator with a 10% cap and recommended nine‑year financing.
Mercer Island’s City Council on Nov. 18 authorized the purchase and financing of a new type‑1 fire engine after staff and Eastside Fire and Rescue explained supply constraints and options. The council adopted Ordinance 25‑34 (suspending the usual second‑reading requirement) to allow the city manager to execute a joint purchase agreement with Eastside Fire and Rescue and Hughes Fire Equipment and to enter a master tax‑exempt installment purchase…
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