TO: Mayor and Members of City Council
THRU: Dr. Douglas J. Hewett, ICMA-CM, City Manager
Jeffrey A. Yates, Assistant City Manager
FROM: Tiffany Murray, Chief Financial Officer
Kevin Dove, Fire Chief
DATE: August 11, 2025
RE:
Title
To Approval the Contract for the Purchase of Fire Apparatus Replacement, Adoption of Capital Project Ordinance and the Issuance of Future Installment Financing as outlined in the Capital Improvement Plan.end
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):
Council District(s)
All
b
Relationship To Strategic Plan:
Goal 1: The City of Fayetteville will be a safe and secure community.
Executive Summary:
The City has received a quote from Atlantic Coast Fire Trucks, LLC for the purchase of two (2) fire pumpers and one (1) heavy rescue in the amount of $3,975,522. Atlantic Coast Fire Trucks is a member of Sourcewell a national cooperative purchasing organization that helps government procure product and services cost effectively. The pricing represents a 5% discount. The replacement of these fire apparatus is included in the City Capital Improvement Plan and are essential to continuing to provide services to the community. Council is asked to approve the contract for purchase, adopt the capital project ordinance authorizing project, and the authorization of future installment financing to issue the debt financing and reimburse the City.
Background:
The Fire Department in conjunction with Fleet Management has an apparatus replacement schedule. FY2026 calls for the replacement of two (2) fire pumpers and one (1) heavy rescue. Historically, the city has prepaid for the purchase with delivery dates within twelve (12) months. The fire apparatus industry is now operating at two (2) to five (5) year delivery times causing the city to no longer prepay for the purchases. The Fire Department would like authority to order apparatus to remain consistent with the apparatus replacement plan ensuring safe and functional emergency vehicles. The expected delivery for the new apparatus is expected to be twenty-four (24) to twenty-seven (27) months. Prepayment of apparatus was chosen for a reduction in the cost of the apparatus. With the long lead times, this is no longer a feasible option or fiscally responsible.
Issues/Analysis:
None
Budget Impact:
There is no impact to the General Fund fund balance.
Options:
1. Approve the request and adopt Capital Project Ordinance 2026-30.
2. Do not approve the request or adopt Capital Project Ordinance 2026-30.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that Council approve the request and adopt Capital Project Ordinance 2026-30 as presented.,
Attachments:
Capital Project Ordinance 2026-30
Purchase Contracts