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Orange Beach council approves series of budgeted purchases including fire engines and vehicles
Summary
On Jan. 20, 2026, the Orange Beach City Council adopted a slate of budgeted resolutions to buy public-safety equipment, vehicles and other city assets, including two fire engines ($2,017,624) and a dump truck ($205,000). Several items were listed as budgeted and passed by voice vote.
The Orange Beach City Council voted Jan. 20 to approve a package of budgeted purchases and service agreements, including two fire engines for the fire department and multiple vehicles for police, public works and recreation.
Mayor Kenning said the purchases were budgeted and routine but important to maintain city services. “We had budgetary meetings,” the mayor said. He noted the council had worked with department heads and staff to arrive at the list of items and that most were anticipated in the approved budget.
Council members moved and seconded multiple resolutions covering: purchase of two fire engines for $2,017,624; a dump truck for $205,000; replacement and additional utility vehicles for Public Works and the Sportsplex; police vehicles and ammunition purchases; cardiac monitors and defibrillators for the fire department; and a trade-in and purchase of 28 golf carts for the golf center. Each resolution was moved, seconded and carried on voice votes during the regular meeting.
City staff also presented a task order to develop the Orange Beach component of a beach mouse habitat conservation plan ($53,100) and professional-service agreements for civil engineering and surveying related to a proposed civic center and other projects; those resolutions passed.
A council member noted that some equipment, such as fire trucks, have long lead times: “The fire trucks are 2 years out,” the member said, noting the timing drives early ordering.
On several routine purchases councilors offered brief remarks including lighthearted comments on price and procurement routes, but there was no recorded opposition aside from a single abstention recorded earlier in the meeting on a separate cash-certification vote. Councilors said they would monitor delivery timelines and ensure purchases align with budgeted plans.
The council adjourned the regular meeting and convened the committee of the whole to continue discussion on staffing and appointments.
