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Groves approves March 9 invoice list; fire department reports unexpected engine repair costs
Summary
Council approved the March 9 invoice list. The fire chief detailed an unexpected rebuild of Engine 33’s transmission and PTO replacements with itemized charges and a two‑year warranty, and staff flagged budget pressure as a result.
The Groves City Council approved the March 9 invoice list and heard staff detail several larger line items. The fire chief reported that Engine 33 required a transmission rebuild and replacement of two PTOs (each replaced to ensure a two‑year warranty), and provided vendor charges and a summary total for the repair work.
Staff listed individual costs (reliable transmission rebuild $13,966.90; diagnostic and towing charges; PTO replacements at $3,288.90 each; and other related charges) and reported an aggregate figure for the packet’s invoice total. The chief said the repairs were unexpected and warned the council that the unplanned cost would tighten the department’s budget for the remainder of the year. Council accepted the invoices and approved payment as presented.
Staff said warranty coverage applies for two years on work performed and that other departmental line items in the packet covered materials and environmental improvements.
