The Madison County Fiscal Court read multiple proclamations for October and passed motions involving the purchase of a new fire truck during a fiscal court meeting on Tuesday, RichmondRegister.com reported.
The fiscal court approved a bid of $534,722 to Atlantic Fire Emergency Solutions. CSEPP will contribute a minimum of $300,000 for the purchase of the truck through a federal grant program, the report said.
The remaining portion of the price will be paid by the county upon the delivery of the truck, which is estimated to be in 24 months. It will hold a capacity of 4,500 gallons of water, according to the report.
According to a fiscal court official, the truck will be able to go anywhere in the county. It has a tandem axle, with six breaking tires and three axles — a feature noted will be very important for safety, the report said.
