Clayton County approves purchase of six fire pumpers, debates financing amid fast deadline The Board authorized a cooperative purchase of six large fire pumpers from a cooperative dealer and discussed whether to use $1 million in budgeted cash for one truck and finance the remaining five or finance all six; staff warned signing before Nov. 6 would avoid a price increase.

Clayton County just approved a critical purchase of six fire pumpers to modernize their fleet and avoid a costly price hike—will this decision save taxpayers money?

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Board delays purchase of six fire trucks after debate over rates, prepayment penalties A proposed master lease with PNC to finance six fire apparatus and a companion purchase failed Oct. 21 after commissioners questioned interest rates, prepayment penalties and timing; the board tabled related procurement items for further review.

Clayton County commissioners have hit pause on financing six crucial fire trucks amid concerns over rising costs and financing terms—will they find a better deal before prices go up?

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