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File #: 23-530   
Type: Resolution (Consent) Status: Passed
File created: 10/30/2023 In control: Emergency Management and Fire Services
On agenda: 11/28/2023 Final action: 11/28/2023
Enactment date: 11/28/2023 Enactment #: 2023-394
Title: Commissioner Hovis - Emergency Management and Fire Services - To Approve a Certificate of Need for Agriculture Center Volunteer Fire Department to Obtain Financing, in the Amount of $1,050,000.00, for the Purchase of a Smeal Custom Class A Pumper
Sponsors: Bob Hovis
Attachments: 1. Adopted 2023-394, 2. Certificate of Need

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Commissioner Hovis - Emergency Management and Fire Services - To Approve a Certificate of Need for Agriculture Center Volunteer Fire Department to Obtain Financing, in the Amount of $1,050,000.00, for the Purchase of a Smeal Custom Class A Pumper

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STAFF CONTACT

Scott Hunter - Emergency Management - 704-866-3231

BUDGET IMPACT
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The purchase is in keeping with current policy.

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BUDGET ORDINANCE IMPACT

The purchase is in keeping with current policy.

BACKGROUND

Gaston County Fire Commission met October 19th, 2023, where Chief Towery presented a Certificate of Need to cover cost of a Smeal Custom Class A Pumper in the amount of $1,050,000.00. Bob Hovis made a motion to approve. Todd Davis seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous. The motion carried.

The truck has a 2 ½ year build time and the loan cannot commence until 90 days out from taking delivery.

POLICY IMPACT

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ATTACHMENTS

Agriculture Center Volunteer Fire Department’s Certificate of Need