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Marshall County declares emergency to replace failed courthouse fire pump, authorizes quotes
Summary
After an inspector called the 36‑year‑old courthouse fire pump "too dangerous," the commission adopted an emergency resolution and approved soliciting quotes to replace the 750 gpm pump and related equipment, with a verbal replacement estimate of about $250,000.
Marshall County commissioners voted to declare an emergency for replacement of a courthouse fire pump that failed inspection and was described by an outside inspector as "too dangerous" to approach.
Brad, a county staff member who reported the inspection results, said the 36‑year‑old pump (described in the meeting as about 750 gallons per minute at a 75‑foot head) has rust and a persistent leak; the…
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