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Galena council approves $1.19 million contract for new custom fire engine
Summary
The Galena City Council approved a $1,193,981.63 contract with Custom Fire Apparatus for a custom fire engine and agreed to finance the purchase rather than pay upfront; the council also discussed selling the current engine and will research resale value.
The Galena City Council voted March 9 to approve a contract with Custom Fire Apparatus to buy a custom fire engine for $1,193,981.63.
Council members moved and seconded the contract during new business, and the motion carried on a roll-call vote. Council members said the department requested a custom apparatus to meet the local fire department’s specifications.
Council members discussed financing the purchase instead of paying the full amount upfront, noting the city would not pay the full purchase price immediately. The council also asked how the department plans to dispose of its existing engine. Fire Chief, who addressed the council during the item, said the department generally “tries to get it to a department in need” when selling older apparatus, and that there probably will not be a firm minimum price set without further research.
The council did not set a final asking price for the outgoing engine at the meeting; the chief said staff will research resale options and report back. The approved contract directs the city to proceed with the procurement and delivery terms as presented to the council.
The council’s approval completes the purchasing step; staff will follow up on financing details and the disposition plan for the current engine before final delivery.
