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Council weighs a specialized off-road emergency vehicle and fleet-lease changes
Summary
Fire and EMS leaders asked council to budget for a specialized side-by-side rescue vehicle (quotes ranged ~$48k–$75k) to improve trail and river access for emergencies; staff also outlined a new fleet-lease plan promising better resale and an option to rotate to Toyota Tacomas for savings.
Fire and emergency staff asked the council to consider purchasing a specialized side-by-side response vehicle to improve access on trails, river corridors and steep hillside locations where full-size apparatus cannot reach. Staff presented multiple quotes for similarly outfitted units ranging from about $48,530 to higher Polaris-based builds near $75,000; the vendor Young Power Sports provided a lower quote near $48,530 and some council members urged…
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