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Spring Hill officials, volunteers seek roughly $65,000 to restore 1957 Fire Bell engine; board signals initial support
Summary
Volunteers and fire department leaders asked the board to help close a fundraising gap to restore the 1957 Fire Bell engine. Staff summarized a $65,000 estimated repair, $3,500 raised to date, and requested an initial $10,000 from the tourism fund; several aldermen offered personal pledges and the board signaled readiness to support fundraising and partial funding.
Community volunteers and the fire department asked the board for help restoring the 1957 Fire Bell engine at the Spring Hill work session on April 6.
Chief Temple and volunteer representatives explained the engine’s exterior restoration is complete but the drivetrain and brakes need replacement. Staff presented estimates that the total repair will be in the mid‑$60,000 range (the transcript…
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