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Commissioner Hovis - Emergency Management/Fire Services - To Approve a Certificate of Need (CON) for Crowders Mountain Fire Department in the Amount of $160,000.00 for Purchase of (2) Ford F-350 Brush Units and 1 Skid Unit
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STAFF CONTACT
Scott Hunter - Emergency Management and Fire Services - 704-866-3350
BUDGET IMPACT
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No budget impact. No appropriation of County funds.
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BACKGROUND
At the February 20, 2025 Fire Commission Meeting, Fire Chief Woody Thomas presented CON 20252182-25 on behalf of Crowders Mountain Fire Department for (2) Ford F-350 Brush Units and 1 Skid Unit in the amount of $160,000.00 bank financed. Their existing brush units, which are 17 and 20 years old, have increasing maintenance costs and reliability concerns. To address these issues, they plan to replace them with new trucks. Both current units are fully paid off and will be listed for sale on GovDeals. The Closest Department subcommittee will meet with Crowders Mountain for further discussion. Richard Albaugh made a motion to approve the CON. The motion was seconded by Scott Zander. The motion was passed unanimously.
POLICY IMPACT
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ATTACHMENTS
Certificate of Need 20252182-25, DRAFT - 2/20/25 Fire Commission Meeting Minutes