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Council approves purchase of sewer jet truck and awards fire engine contract

Newton City Council · March 1, 2026

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Summary

Newton City Council authorized purchase of a replacement sewer jet truck for $150,355.17 and awarded a bid for a custom Sutphen fire engine for $628,442.37, both with intent‑to‑reimburse resolutions; the fire engine delivery is expected 15–17 months after contract signing.

Newton City Council on July 7 approved two capital equipment actions: purchase of a replacement sewer cleaning jet truck and award of contract for a custom fire engine.

Assistant City Manager Sean Hovis said the city's 1999 jet truck has suffered repeated hydraulic pump failures and staff recommended buying a replacement through the NC Sheriffs’ Association Heavy Equipment Procurement Program at a total cost of $150,355.17 (purchase $148,349.17 plus title/tags). Council approved the purchase and adopted an intent‑to‑reimburse resolution to permit acquisition rather than incur repeated short‑term pump repairs.

Fire Chief Kevin Yoder presented a bid received via the HGAC cooperative and recommended awarding construction of a custom fire engine to Sutphen Corporation at $628,442.37. Chief Yoder said equipment purchases to outfit the apparatus would follow later in the fiscal year; the total project budget for the apparatus and equipment is $746,750.00. Construction is expected to take about 15–17 months with delivery projected December 2021–February 2022. Council unanimously approved the award and adopted an intent‑to‑reimburse resolution.