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Gilroy Council approves consent items, Rosenbauer fire engine purchase, extends food‑truck pilot, and creates capital infrastructure reserve
Summary
On Jan. 26 the council approved the consent calendar; adopted a $1,058,224.31 budget amendment and purchase contract for a Rosenbauer Type 1 fire engine (Amazon contributed $1 million); extended the mobile vending pilot to Oct. 31, 2026 with enforcement language; established a Capital Infrastructure Reserve policy; appropriated $310,000 for a parks and trails master plan; and made several commission appointments.
The Gilroy City Council approved multiple motions and resolutions during its Jan. 26 meeting, including equipment purchases, program extensions, budget policy and appointments.
Consent calendar The council approved consent items 5.1 through 5.6 by roll call (6–0). Public comment raised questions about a proposed electric vehicle charger and fleet acquisition; council proceeded with the consent approval.
Rosenbauer Type 1 fire engine Council adopted a budget amendment totaling $1,058,224.31 to purchase a Rosenbauer Type 1 engine and authorized the interim city administrator to execute purchase documents (motions recorded and passed 6–0). Staff said Rosenbauer was chosen for fleet standardization and parts availability; lead time for the apparatus is about 27…
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