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Council approves fire truck and five police vehicles in capital spending
Summary
As part of 2026 capital spending, the council approved purchase of a custom Ferrara fire pumper for $1,175,000 and five police vehicles for $226,259.17; council members discussed patrol visibility and vehicle types.
Council voted to purchase a 2026 Ferrara Inferno 1,500 GPM custom pumper for $1,175,000 to replace a reserve fire engine, as authorized in the 2026 capital plan. The Safety & Health report presented Resolution ID 12649 and the motion carried without objection.
On the police side, the council adopted Resolution ID 12662 to acquire five vehicles via cooperative or state contracts for a total of $226,259.17 (one Ford Interceptor, two Ford Explorers, one Ford F-150 and one Dodge Durango). Council members discussed vehicle visibility and a potential move away from 'stealth' vehicles toward more conspicuous patrol cars. Chief Peters and council members said the purchases align with public-safety goals and staff staffing plans.
Why it matters: The purchases represent capital outlays for public-safety readiness and reflect council priorities for equipment and patrol visibility. The funding was taken from the approved 2026 capital plan and replaces older equipment.
What’s next: Procurement paperwork and vendor scheduling will proceed through the finance and purchasing departments; chief and staff will report back on delivery schedules and deployment.
