Commission moves forward with financing plan for ambulance monitors and new fire truck
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Officials proposed financing about $330,000 in ambulance monitors and a roughly $500,000 fire truck now while fund balance allows; commissioners voted to place the financing request on the regular session agenda for final action.
Dickson County leaders told the commission they plan to finance two major capital purchases this year: replacement ambulance monitors and a new fire truck.
The presiding official said monitors in county ambulances are outdated and the county initially planned purchases in the following fiscal year but will proceed now because funding is available. The monitors were estimated at roughly $330,000. The county also expects to purchase a new fire truck at an estimated price near $500,000 and prefers to finance both purchases together.
Commissioner Buckner moved and Commissioner Spicer seconded a motion to move the financing and capital outlay items to the regular session for formal consideration; the commission approved the motion by voice vote. Staff representatives (Mister Fisher and Mister Barrett) were invited to provide equipment specifics and procurement details at the regular meeting.
Next steps: staff will prepare financing proposals, equipment specifications and procurement steps for the regular session so commissioners can vote on loans or lease‑purchase terms.