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Sparta approves $249,000 purchase of a used 100-foot Pierce ladder truck, adds safety equipment
Summary
The Sparta board approved buying a refurbished 2000 Pierce 100-foot platform fire truck for $249,000 and separately authorized $11,225 for a backup camera and federal siren; the new vehicle is intended to expand the fire department’s aerial capabilities and was described as fully refurbished by Pierce Manufacturing.
The Sparta Board of Aldermen voted to authorize the purchase of a used 2000 Pierce 100-foot platform fire truck from Fire Trucks Unlimited for $249,000 and separately approved $11,225 to add a backup camera and a federal siren for the vehicle.
City staff described the truck as completely refurbished by Pierce Manufacturing with integrated safety features, including pads for outriggers and an alarm that continues until outriggers are fully set. One staff member said comparable new aerial trucks can cost far more, with a ballpark of $800,000 up to about $2 million mentioned during discussion.
Board members approved both items by roll call. During the discussion staff noted the truck came from a volunteer department in Fort, Colorado, and that the refurbished unit was cheaper than comparable options currently available. The separate equipment purchase—listed in the agenda as installation of a backup camera and federal siren from Brenley Mountain for $11,225—was presented as needed to outfit the truck for local service and also passed by roll call.
The board’s action completes the procurement and basic outfitting authorization for the aerial unit; staff will manage delivery, inspection and final installation. The board did not set a public date for the truck’s first deployment.
