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Lorain Fire Department to accept donated rescue boat with up to $200,000 in city funding
Summary
The Board of Control approved an emergency request to acquire a donated rescue boat for the Lorain Fire Department, to be accepted with specifications and up to $200,000 in City funds from the Fire Levy Capital Outlay account. The ordinance enabling the emergency purchase was passed earlier this month.
The City of Lorain Board of Control on July 15 approved an emergency request from the Lorain Fire Department to acquire a donated rescue boat from the Park Foundation, with City funds available for required surveys, repairs, or outfitting up to $200,000 from G/L account 2585.S500.6700.1000 (Fire Levy Capital Outlay).
According to the Board memorandum, the boat must be 25–31 feet long, have two 225-horsepower outboard motors (minimum), include a safe boat platform, have closed-cell foam in good condition, include a clean survey dated within three months of sale, and come with a trailer. The purchase was authorized under Ordinance 079-26, which the minutes record as passed on July 6, 2026 and approved July 7, 2026. Mayor Jack Bradley moved to approve the request and Safety/Service Director Rey Carrion seconded; the motion carried unanimously.
City staff said they will work to locate a vessel that meets the listed specifications before finalizing purchase. The Board recorded the emergency classification and noted the department’s responsibility to verify the vessel survey and condition prior to closing.
