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Council gives first reading to $1.156 million Pierce pumper; members seek one more reading
Summary
Council heard a detailed presentation from the Fire Chief about buying a Pierce Impel pumper (bill 26-026). The chief cited rising equipment costs, an 890-day delivery estimate and financing on a 10-year note; council asked for another reading before final action.
The Mansfield City Council received a first reading Wednesday on a proposed purchase of a Pierce Impel pumper for the Fire Department and asked staff to return for at least one more reading before final passage.
Fire Chief (title given in the meeting) said the purchase is part of the department’s replacement schedule — frontline apparatus for 10 years, 10 years in reserve — and defended the procurement amid sharply higher prices for fire…
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