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Fire department seeks funding path for $447,000 mini pumper; trustee offered multiyear support
Summary
The fire department reported plans to purchase a mini pumper (approx. $447,000) and said the township trustee indicated willingness to contribute about $50,000 per year for five years; staff submitted financials to a review board and expect an answer in a few weeks.
The fire department updated council on recent activity and on plans to purchase a mini pumper to replace a 25-year-old engine. The department reported 99 runs last month (90 EMS calls and nine fire-related incidents) and said a foundation grant funded a Lucas device now in service.
The department said it has selected a truck (estimated price about $447,000) and submitted financials to a review board for bond or financing approval. The township trustee indicated willingness to contribute roughly $50,000 annually for five years toward the purchase. Fire staff said they expect a response from the review board in the coming weeks and will return with a financing recommendation.
