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Spencer fire chief: surplused engine picked up by Rowan-Cabarrus Community College; proceeds to general fund
Summary
Fire Chief Lenny reported the town surplused an engine that Rowan-Cabarrus Community College picked up for training. Chief Lenny said proceeds from the sale will go to the general fund; staff noted the town had budgeted $16,000 in revenue from sale of fixed assets this year.
Chief Lenny told the Board of Aldermen during the Nov. 13 pre-agenda meeting that the fire department has surplused a fire engine and Rowan-Cabarrus Community College collected the vehicle last week for training and workforce development use.
Chief Lenny said he will not attend the Nov. 19 meeting in person but has provided a written report. He described the surplus as a positive development for training opportunities. When a board member asked whether proceeds from the engine's sale would go to the fire department budget, Chief Lenny said the funds would instead be deposited to the town's general fund.
An unidentified staff speaker noted the town had budgeted $16,000 in current-year revenue for sale of fixed assets; the additional proceeds from the engine pickup reduce reliance on fund balance but do not trigger an immediate budget amendment. Staff said any budget amendments would be considered if needed.
