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Commission approves $43,100 rescue-tools purchase; rescue truck purchase contingent on repairs
Summary
The board approved buying rescue tools from Rescue Specialists for $43,100 and discussed purchase of a rescue truck contingent on the vendor fixing a small list of defects; the vendor offered to cover delivery and a gas generator if the county completes the purchase.
The board moved and approved purchasing new rescue tools from Rescue Specialists for $43,100, to be paid from the county's designated special fund. "I'm not gonna go through all the cutters and brands... to purchase... for $43,100," the presiding commissioner stated during the motion to buy the tools; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.
Separately, a recent inspection of an intended rescue truck purchase uncovered small defects (a defrost actuator issue, a small coolant leak, minor power-steering leak). The inspector reported the vendor would pay for the buyer's travel costs and include a gas generator and delivery as part of the sale if the county agreed to purchase the truck; commissioners agreed to proceed contingent on the vendor completing the repairs and confirming the truck's condition before final payment. Staff said the vendor would accept payment upon delivery once fixes were confirmed.
