Urbana approves purchase of dealer-stock fire engine to replace aging 2002 unit After describing mounting maintenance costs and long manufacturer lead times, the council approved a budget amendment to purchase a dealer-stock fire engine (approximately $1.1 million) from the vehicle replacement fund, saving roughly $200,000 versus ordering a custom build.

Urbana's city council just approved a $1.1 million budget amendment to replace a failing 2002 fire engine, saving $200,000 by opting for a dealer-stock unit!

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