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Council approves up to $10,000 to replace pump in GRAS 12 vehicle
Summary
The council authorized the use of capital funds, not to exceed $10,000, to replace and install a new pump in the city's GRAS 12 unit (a surplus 1986 Chevy 1-ton), citing age and parts availability issues for the existing pump.
The fire department requested authorization to use capital funds to replace the pump in GRAS 12, a surplus 1986 Chevy 1‑ton unit whose pump and engine are failing. The department said the existing pump is about 30 years old, seals are leaking and replacement parts are no longer available for the Werner pump currently installed.
The department asked for a not-to-exceed amount of $10,000 to cover a new pump and associated installation costs; a quoted off-the-shelf skid unit was mentioned as insufficient in PSI or flow ratings, so the department anticipates the possibility of a custom-built unit. Council moved and approved the capital expenditure, recorded as passing 5-0.
The department said components can be transferred to another vehicle if the truck is returned to the state or replaced, and staff framed the purchase as proactive to avoid failure in future emergency responses.
