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Boonville council approves $425,000 purchase of a pumper truck for fire department
Summary
Council approved a resolution to buy a 2014 Spartan pumper truck for $425,000 from Brimley Mountain Fire Apparatus; members urged tighter capital planning for future major purchases.
The Boonville City Council approved a resolution authorizing the purchase of a 2014 Spartan Gladiator pumper truck from Brimley Mountain Fire Apparatus of Union Grove, Ala., for $425,000 and authorized the mayor and fire chief to complete customization and delivery arrangements.
Council discussion acknowledged the operational need — the purchase replaces a 1992 truck — while some members urged improved capital planning for large equipment buys going forward. "Let's just try to plan this going forward," one council member said during debate, noting that the city should incorporate such purchases into a capital plan even while supporting the replacement.
Fire department staff said most required equipment will transfer from the old engine to the new unit, and only a few additional items will be purchased. The motion passed in roll call vote with councilors recorded as voting in favor.
Next steps: The fire chief will finalize customization details and accept delivery; the city will address longer‑term capital planning to account for future apparatus replacement cycles.
