Summary
The city is financing a new pumper truck and command unit through lease-purchase so aging fire equipment doesn't pile up all at once. The mayor framed it as continuous investment in public safety.
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Last discussed Mar 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
Financed through lease-purchase agreements funded by the budget amendment adopted the same night.
Minden residents and firefighters get safer, newer fire protection equipment.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council Workshop - Mar 2, 2026
The city plans to finance a new pumper fire engine — roughly $1.2 million over ten years at 5 percent, about $151,000 a year starting next year — plus a command truck that came in $30,000–$40,000 cheaper through state contract. The current engine is older than four of the city's firefighters.
City Council - Mar 2, 2026
The city is financing a new pumper truck and command unit through lease-purchase so aging fire equipment doesn't pile up all at once. The mayor framed it as continuous investment in public safety.
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