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Fire department eyes used 2018 apparatus for replacement; sheriff gives quarterly statistics
Summary
Fire officials proposed pursuing a used 2018 fire apparatus (reported price about $298,000) and discussed financing options and an upcoming ISO inspection on Sept. 12. The sheriff’s office reported May–July staffing and calls statistics and said blight letters are nearly complete. Council asked staff to pursue financing details and vendor discussions.
Fire department representatives reported they had stopped pursuing one vehicle and identified another used apparatus from a dealer. They described the truck as a 2018 model with mostly cosmetic damage from a side scrape; measurements cited in the meeting record were about 9 ft 4 in in height and roughly 31 ft 9 in in length. The seller’s asking price discussed at the meeting was approximately $298,000.
Department members said the apparatus’s pump hours and service history were inspected and described as manageable compared with older vehicles. They discussed financing options and an initial down payment plan using the department’s reserve funds and proceeds from the sale of the old truck. One representative said the department could contribute from set-aside funds and use insurance or sale proceeds to cover part of the cost; council members discussed putting down roughly $60,000–$70,000 and pursuing financing for the balance.
Council and department members noted an ISO inspection is scheduled for Sept. 12; staff said if the department can show a replacement vehicle will be in service within expected timelines the ISO reviewer indicated the department would not be penalized for the accident that precipitated the replacement need. The council asked staff to pursue vendor financing options and return with more detail.
Earlier in the meeting the sheriff’s office presented a quarterly update covering May through July: averages for hours and calls were cited, year‑to‑date calls and cumulative hour averages were given, and staff reported that most blight letters have been sent and no abatements are currently required. The sheriff’s representative confirmed ongoing coordination with the city attorney about dog complaints.
