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DeWitt council okays fire‑truck restoration and several maintenance contracts totaling about $30,500
Summary
DeWitt City Council unanimously approved contracts and equipment purchases April 13, 2026: a $9,913.94 restoration for the 1937 fire truck (50% upfront), $8,421.96 of equipment for patrol vehicle 64, and $12,140.00 to repair a playground safety surface.
The DeWitt City Council on April 13 unanimously approved three procurement actions covering vehicle equipment, playground safety repairs and the restoration of a historic 1937 city fire truck.
Council approved contracting with Gas Axe Garage to repair the City of DeWitt’s 1937 fire truck for $9,913.94 and authorized a 50 percent up‑front payment to order necessary parts. The motion was made by Councilmember Hunsaker and carried without objection.
The council also approved $8,421.96 in additional equipment for patrol vehicle 64 from Overwatch Emergency after a motion by Councilmember Donohue. Separately, Penchura was authorized to repair the All‑Kids poured‑in‑place playground safety surface for $12,140.00 following a motion by Councilmember Hunsaker; both motions were seconded and carried unanimously.
The minutes record vendor names and dollar amounts but do not specify the budget line items funding the work or when the repairs will be completed. Each procurement was recorded as carried by unanimous vote; no roll‑call tallies were included in the minutes.
Next steps: Departments responsible for the respective assets will coordinate with the selected vendors to schedule work and process payments, including the required 50 percent payment to Gas Axe Garage to procure parts for the fire‑truck restoration.
