New Sutphen pumper truck lease
Summary
The previously approved Sutphen fire engine will be financed over 15 years at about $55,000 a year — roughly $10,000 under what was budgeted, saving taxpayers about $150,000. The old engine will be sold to help cover the $100,000 down payment.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jul 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $55,000 a year for 15 years, saving roughly $150,000 versus the budgeted figure.
Residents get modern fire protection equipment while saving on taxes.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Borough of Dormont - Jul 6, 2026
The borough is financing a new fire engine for $673,756.10 at 4.88% to restore capacity lost when two pumpers became one. Chief Stakich negotiated costs below initial projections.
Supercommittee - Jun 22, 2026
The previously approved Sutphen fire engine will be financed over 15 years at about $55,000 a year — roughly $10,000 under what was budgeted, saving taxpayers about $150,000. The old engine will be sold to help cover the $100,000 down payment.
Supercommittee & Agenda Review - May 26, 2026
Lease rates for the new engine came in at $66-67K a year versus the $65K budgeted, but selling the old engine should bring payments back near target. The same truck bought today would cost roughly $1.05 million versus the $673,900 contract price.
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