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Council tables tanker-truck purchase, asks staff to seek county help before March 31 special meeting
Summary
A $300,000 Texas A&M Forest Service grant would cover most of a $484,000 Firemaster tanker truck, but a financing gap remains; council voted to table final action and directed staff to pursue county collaboration and return at a March 31 special meeting.
The Jefferson Volunteer Fire Department requested approval to complete a purchase of a Firemaster tanker truck that would be funded largely by a $300,000 Texas A&M Forest Service grant; the total price quoted was about $484,000, leaving an estimated financing need near $184,000.
Victor, speaking for the fire department, said the grant…
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