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ATH2026-093 Authorization to purchase a 2027 Ford F-550 4x4, 6.7L Diesel Osage Super Warrior Type I (transport capable rescue) in the amount of $480,000.00 to be purchased from Ten-8 Fire and Safety (1591 Collier Rd. Forsyth, Ga.) using the Florida Sheriffs Bid (FSA25-VEF19.0 Fire Rescue Vehicle, Boats & Equipment Item 258), funded by the Vehicle Replacement Fund, and allow finance to amend the budget appropriately and authorize the Mayor to sign and execute all related documents. This item was tabled from the July 20, 2026 and August 3, 2026 Mayor and Council meetings at the request of Council. Citywide

2026-08-17 · approved · action summary

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PositionCountPublished names
aye7Councilmember Pickens, Councilmember Hines, Councilmember Lindley, Councilmember Welch, Councilmember Wilkinson, Mayor Pro Tem / Councilmember Gould, Councilmember Oglesby
nay0None
recuse0None
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    Authorization to purchase a 2027 Ford F-550 4x4, 6.7L Diesel Osage Super Warrior Type I (transport capable rescue) in the amount of $480,000.00 to be purchased from Ten-8 Fire and Safety (1591 Collier Rd. Forsyth, Ga.) using the Florida Sheriffs Bid (FSA25-VEF19.0 Fire Rescue Vehicle, Boats & Equipment Item 258), funded by the Vehicle Replacement Fund, and allow finance to amend the budget appropriately and authorize the Mayor to sign and execute all related documents. This item was tabled from the July 20, 2026 and August 3, 2026 Mayor and Council meetings at the request of Council. Citywide

    Authorized in this action record. A signed agreement, payment, permit, delivery or completion is a separate event and may remain unverified.

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Motion sequence

made a motion to approve item ATH2026-093

Reported carried · Mover: Councilmember Charles Welch · Seconder: Councilmember Travis Lindley

Recorded roll call
PositionCountPublished names
aye7Councilmember Pickens, Councilmember Hines, Councilmember Lindley, Councilmember Welch, Councilmember Wilkinson, Mayor Pro Tem / Councilmember Gould, Councilmember Oglesby
nay0None
recuse0None
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