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Council approves budget amendment to repair Fire Engine No. 7 after seawater corrosion
Summary
Council authorized an amendment to the FY 25–26 budget to add $75,000 and approved up to $96,192.72 to rehabilitate city-owned Fire Engine No. 7 after staff presented photos and a vendor invoice showing extensive saltwater corrosion and pump failure.
Fire Chief Michael Olegria presented photos and an invoice detailing corrosion damage to Fire Engine No. 7 and described the pump failure caused by seawater intrusion and corroded piping. "Salt water and everything corroded a flange, and the flange went through the pump, and the pump was done," he said, describing additional issues that required pump rebuilding and replacement of piping.
Council moved to amend the FY 25–26 budget to add $75,000 to the appropriate account and ratify prior repair action; the motion authorized an additional expenditure not to exceed $75,000 to Performance Truck Repair to support a total repair cost of $96,192.72. The motion carried on a 4–0 roll call with the mayor absent. Councilmembers noted procurement and national delays for new engines and said rebuilds are common for small agencies experiencing long lead times for replacements.
