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Council transfers $12,000 to fire fund; department reviews truck options
Summary
Palco council approved a $12,000 transfer from the General Fund to the Fire Department Fund and received reports by phone about potential fire-truck acquisitions, an estimated trade-in value of $20,000–$30,000 for the current truck, and grant/loan options to finance replacement equipment.
The Palco City Council voted unanimously on Feb. 11 to transfer $12,000 from the General Fund to the Fire Department Fund to support department needs.
Fire Department representative Gregg phoned in at 8:29 PM to report firefighters inspected trucks and completed a walk-through on the pumper truck; he presented two truck options, noting one had a larger tank but a smaller pump and that the department could pursue swapping pumps if needed. Gregg estimated the existing truck's trade-in value at $20,000–$30,000 and said Hays Fire and another company will provide purchase quotes.
Gregg also noted Western Cooperative Electric sometimes offers 0% interest loans for fire departments to buy trucks and will assist with grant-writing; he said the department is gathering quotes for boots, gloves and helmets.
Provenance: Topic intro: SEG 002 — "Gregg could not make it to the meeting in person but attended via phone call. He was called at 8:29 PM to give the Fire Department report." Topic finish: SEG 003 — "Don motioned to move $12,000 from the General Fund to the Fire Department Fund; Brandon seconded. 4-0.",
Speakers: ["Gregg","Don Steeples","Brandon Kuhn"].
