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Council approves purchase of new fire engine; staff cites long lead times and 30% district cost‑share
Summary
Council authorized purchase of a Pierce fire engine after staff described the failing condition of Engine 84 and presented two pricing options; staff recommended the pay‑at‑order option ($1,060,623.48) and reported a verbal 30% cost‑share commitment from the fire district.
The council voted to adopt a resolution authorizing the city manager to execute cooperative‑purchase agreements to replace Engine 84, a 2008 Pierce Impel that staff said has had major engine repairs and a high replacement score under the department's plan.
Fire Department representative described two purchase options from Golden State Fire Apparatus: a pay‑at‑order option with a $210,000 discount and a pay‑at‑delivery option with a higher total price. "Option A has a total price of, dollars 1,060,623.48," staff said, and warned of a 49–53 month build time that could push delivery into 2029–2030.
Staff said the fire district has given a verbal commitment to cost‑share roughly 30% of the purchase because about 30% of the department's calls occur outside the city limits; council discussion weighed prepaying to capture the discount against the risk of vendor bankruptcy during a long build period. The council moved and approved the cash/pay‑at‑order option and directed staff to place the dedicated appropriation into a fund for the purchase.
