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Florence council approves purchase of new Pierce 100‑foot platform fire truck, not to exceed $2.6M
Summary
After multi‑year review, the council approved purchase of a Pierce Enforcer 100‑foot aerial platform (through Hughes Fire Equipment) at a maximum price of $2,597,240.40 to be funded from capital/construction tax funds; staff outlined financing options and delivery timelines.
Florence — The Town Council unanimously approved the purchase of a Pierce Enforcer 100‑foot platform fire apparatus at a price not to exceed $2,597,240.40, with funding drawn from general capital (construction‑tax) funds.
Fire department leadership described three years of due diligence on apparatus selection and the competitive and supply‑chain pressures that affect price and delivery timing. Finance staff explained the town’s plan to hold funds in short‑term fixed income during an expected multi‑year build period rather than prepay the vendor, preserving control of the funds while allowing the town to capture potential discounts through investment.
Council members praised the procurement process and the fire staff’s work. One council member noted the critical operational need and said residents benefit when emergency apparatus is properly funded. The motion to approve the purchase passed unanimously.
What’s next: Staff will work with the vendor and finance to finalize contract details and establish a multiyear payment/holding plan while awaiting the apparatus build and delivery schedule.
