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DDA signals support for using $150,000 grant toward used fire truck if it meets needs
Summary
The board discussed a request from Fire Chief Tyler Lambert asking whether a previously allocated $150,000 could apply toward a used Longmont fire truck being auctioned; board members said they would support using the funds if the vehicle is mechanically sound and meets the department's operational needs.
Board chair raised a request from Fire Chief Tyler Lambert asking for clarification on whether a $150,000 grant previously earmarked for a fire truck could be used toward a used truck available at auction from Longmont.
Board members said they would support the department pursuing a used vehicle if it meets operational and mechanical requirements. As one board member put it, "If the truck that they're looking at is, mostly, reviewed mechanically so that it will perform their particular needs, I'm all for that." The chair noted the truck under consideration would be nearer than other options and could be inspected, certified and made operational.
Why it matters: The DDA's prior allocation is capital funding intended to bolster emergency services; allowing a used but fit vehicle could stretch local dollars and speed equipment replacement. The board did not make a formal payment or reallocate funds at this meeting; members indicated support in principle and asked staff to coordinate necessary inspections and approvals.
What's next: Staff and fire department representatives should confirm the vehicle's mechanical condition and certification requirements before any formal reallocation or purchase is completed.
