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Bisbee mayor and council approve purchase of used 2016 Ford F-550 rescue vehicle
Summary
At a June 11 special meeting the Bisbee mayor and council approved buying a 2016 Ford F-550 rescue vehicle from the Napa (Calif.) Fire Department through GovDeals for $45,000, with total cost not to exceed $60,000 including taxes and fees; funding was available in the current city budget.
At a June 11 special meeting, the Bisbee mayor and council approved purchasing a used 2016 Ford F-550 rescue vehicle from the Napa (Calif.) Fire Department via the online auction platform GovDeals for $45,000, with taxes and fees not to exceed a total budgeted amount of $60,000.
Fire Chief Jim Richardson told the council the department's current rescue vehicle had exceeded 200,000 miles and would require major repairs that were no longer cost-effective. He said the 2016 vehicle on GovDeals has approximately 35,000 miles, is equipped for rescue work, and represents a substantial savings compared with an estimated $400,000 cost for a similar new apparatus. Richardson said the purchase could be covered by funds already allocated in the current budget, up to $60,000.
Councilmember Anna Cline moved to approve the purchase and Councilmember Trish Damon seconded; the motion passed unanimously. Present councilmembers recorded in the minutes were Karen Schumacher, Pete Skinner, Trish Damon, Anna Cline and Mayor Ken Budge; Councilmember Mel Sowid was listed as excused and one Ward I seat was vacant. Mayor Ken Budge adjourned the meeting at 5:11 p.m.
The purchase is a straight equipment replacement authorized by the council at this special session; the minutes do not identify any amendments, conditions, or follow-up reporting requirements tied to the approval. The minutes do not record public comment on the item.
