Gaston County - File #: 26-125

• File #: 26-125
• Type: Resolution (Consent)
• Status: Passed
• File created: 3/16/2026
• In control: Financial and Management Services - Finance
• On agenda: 3/24/2026
• Final action: 3/24/2026
• Enactment date: 3/24/2026
• Enactment #: 2026-103
• Title: ADDED/ Commissioner Hovis - Financial and Management Services - Finance - To Approve a Certificate of Need (CON) for Lowell Fire Department for Purchase of New Engine in the Amount of $900,000.00 to be Financed with Civic Federal Credit Union
• Sponsors: Bob Hovis
• Related files: 26-149

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
3/24/2026	1	Board of Commissioners	approved	Pass

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ADDED/ Commissioner Hovis - Financial and Management Services - Finance - To Approve a Certificate of Need (CON) for Lowell Fire Department for Purchase of New Engine in the Amount of $900,000.00 to be Financed with Civic Federal Credit Union

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STAFF CONTACT

Kyle Sutherland - Finance - 704-866-3130

BUDGET IMPACT
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No budget impact. 

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BACKGROUND

At the March 12, 2026 Fire Commission Meeting, a Certificate of Need (CON) was presented for Lowell Fire Department for a New Engine in the amount of $900,000.00 to be financed with Civic Federal Credit Union. The Fire Commission approved the Certificate of Need with financing terms to be 15 years. The line item for debt payments will increase and be included in the FY27 Budget. 

POLICY IMPACT

N/A

ATTACHMENTS

Certificate of Need 20262242-45