Council adopts emergency supplemental appropriations including $1.2M for fire engine

Aug 11, 2025

Council passed Ordinance 25-45 (emergency measure) to supplement the 2025 appropriations; staff noted a $1.2 million line item for a fire engine and appropriations for vehicle replacements and salt purchases, citing long lead times for equipment.

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Council adopted Ordinance 25-45 as an emergency measure, approving the third supplemental appropriations for 2025. Finance staff explained the ordinance includes a $1,200,000 appropriation for a fire engine and additional amounts for a replacement cruiser, public works equipment and an appropriation for anticipated salt purchases. The finance representative said these appropriations are being made partly because vehicle procurement often requires multi-year lead times.

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