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Lake City council authorizes mayor and fire chief to search for used fire truck up to $150,000
Summary
The council unanimously authorized Mayor Cameron Tate and the Fire Chief to begin searching for a used fire truck priced at $150,000, with a proposed financing plan of $25,000 from the General Fund, $25,000 from the Fire Fund and financing $100,000 at 4.5% for five years to be repaid from the General Fund.
Lake City — The Lake City Council on April 21 authorized Mayor Cameron Tate and the Fire Chief to begin searching for a used fire truck with a target purchase price of $150,000.
Mayor Tate presented a financing outline that was recorded in the meeting minutes: proposed financing at 4.5% interest with $25,000 down from the General Fund, $25,000 down from the Fire Fund, and $100,000 to be financed over five years with repayments coming from the General Fund. The council voted unanimously, 6–0, to authorize Mayor Tate and the Fire Chief to begin the search.
The record does not identify a specific truck, seller, or financing lender, nor does it record whether the Fire Chief provided specifications or an immediate replacement timeline. The motion granted authority to seek options; any purchase would require subsequent action in accordance with city procurement rules as recorded elsewhere.
