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Council OKs settlement to repair 2006 Pierce pumper damaged by corrosion
Summary
Council unanimously adopted RESOLUTION 2020-38 to authorize a settlement and repair of a 2006 Pierce Enforcer pumper; the vehicle will be sent to Appleton, Wisconsin for repair at cost, according to the fire chief.
Franklin City Council on Aug. 3 adopted RESOLUTION 2020-38 authorizing the City Manager to execute a settlement agreement with Pierce Manufacturing to repair corrosion to a 2006 Pierce Enforcer pumper (VIN 4P1CE01A76A006541).
Chief Jonathan Westendorf told council the vehicle will be sent to Appleton, Wisconsin, for repair at cost. Councilmember Paul Ruppert moved to adopt the resolution and Mr. Denny Centers seconded; the council recorded unanimous yes votes and the motion passed.
The resolution authorizes the manager to finalize the settlement and proceed with repairs. No additional contract amounts or a change in the operational availability of apparatus were specified in the meeting record.
Why it matters: The repair preserves a frontline fire apparatus that the department had relied on since its original Assistance to Firefighters Grant-funded acquisition and helps maintain departmental readiness.
Next steps: Staff will execute the settlement and arrange shipment for repairs in Appleton, Wisconsin.
