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Council approves order for two fire engines amid 3–4 year lead times; cost discussed
Summary
Council approved ordering two fire engines (not to exceed $2,164,226) and debated timing, funding and deposit options given a 3–4 year build lead time.
The council approved a bid award to purchase two fire engines, with the purchase capped at $2,164,226 and funded through the general fund fire department vehicle account. The chief told council there is an extended manufacturing lead time for fire apparatus and recommended ordering now so replacements arrive before aging equipment fails.
"There's a very extended lead time for these to be built. It's about 3 to 4 years — the fleet currently right now is good, we don't need them right now, but the time frame to get them built is about 3 to 4 years," the fire chief said. Council members asked about deposit options, whether payment occurs up front for discounts, and how the purchase will be budgeted (administration said a budget amendment will be brought to the next meeting to account for the purchase).
