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Commissioner Grant - Fire Marshal - To Approve the Finance Arrangements and a Certificate of Need for Ranlo Fire and Rescue, Inc. to Obtain Financing, in the amount of $319,791, to Purchase a 2017 Smeal Metro Star Pumper/Tanker with Spartan Chasis as Approved by the Fire Advisory Board on February 15, 2017
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Eric Hendrix - Fire Marshal - 704-866-3231
BUDGET IMPACT
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This purchase is in keeping with current policy.
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BUDGET ORDINANCE IMPACT
This purchase is in keeping with current policy.
BACKGROUND
Ted Hendrix presented a Certificate of Need (attached) for Ranlo Fire & Rescue. They have a need to replace the 2005 Marion Pumper/Tanker truck that was sold to North Gaston Fire & Rescue in late September, 2016. Ranlo is requesting approval to purchase a 2017 Smeal Metro Star Pumper/Tanker (2000 gpm pump, 1000 gal. of water, 30 gal. foam tank) with a Spartan Chasis. The estimated cost of this purchase is $544,791. Ranlo will be making a down payment of $225,000 and the remainder will be financed through the Local Government Financial Credit Union. The amount to be financed is $319,791 at a rate of 3% interest for 12 years, making the estimated annual payments $32,129.85. Barry Wilson made a motion to recommend to the Commissioners that they extend the Certificate of Need to Ranlo Fire & Rescue. Scott Moore seconded the motion. There was no further discussion or opposition. The vote was unanimous. The motion carried.
POLICY IMPACT
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ATTACHMENTS
Ranlo Fire and Rescue, Inc. Certificate of Need