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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…
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