Salisbury, North Carolina October 25, 2023  SPECIAL MEETING  PRESENT: Mayor Karen K. Alexander, Presiding; Mayor Pro Tem Tamara Sheffield, Council  Members Harry McLaughlin, David Post, and Anthony Smith; City Manager Jim Greene, Jr., City Clerk Connie B. Snyder; and City Attorney. J. Graham Corriher.  ABSENT: None.  Salisbury City Council met in Council Chambers in City Hall located at 217 South Main  Street. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Alexander at 4:00 p.m.  ADOPTION OFT THE AGENDA  Thereupon, Mayor Pro Tem Sheffield made a motion to adopt the Agenda as presented. Mayor Alexander, Mayor Pro Tem Sheffield and Councilmembers McLaughlin, Post and Smith  voted AYE. (5-0)  NEW FIRE APPARATUS  Fire Chief Bob Parnell and Finance Director Wade Furches addressed Council regarding the purchase ofnew fire apparatus and issuing a purchase orderi in the amount of$4,284,037. City Manager Jim Greene noted aj price increase from the manufacturer is expected in November. He stated the purchase was included int the budget, but the City received state grant funding that could  possibly be used to pay for the fire apparatus rather than financing them.  Chief Parnell noted the fire apparatus will be purchased from Pierce Fire Apparatus and includes two engine trucks and one ladder truck. He reviewed the specifications for the trucks, and he indicated the trucks meet National Fire Protection Association and Environmental  Protection Agency standards.  Salisbury City Council  October 25, 2023  Page 1    Chief] Parnell pointed out the trucks to be replaced are the three oldest trucks in the fleet, which are 1996, 1998, and 2002 models. Mr. Greene commented the City is getting excellent use  out ofits trucks, and he thanked the in-house mechanics who service them.  Mr. Furches stated the total cost for the three fire trucks is $4,284,037 and the company offered the Citya a $500,000 prepayment discount. He noted staffrecommends: investing the money instead of prepayment, and he pointed out the delivery time fort the newi fire trucks is approximately 47 months and the City would incur some risk with the prepayment option. He pointed out $3.8 million was included in the FY2023-2024 budget which is less than the current price. He added the City received a state grant for public safety which could possibly be used to pay for the fire trucks, but staffhas not yet received the grant terms. He explained the current plan is to purchase the fire trucks through financing andt to determinei if grant funding isa a potential option. Mr. Greene  thanked staff for working with the state regarding the grant.  Councilmember Post questioned ifs staff could offer toj pay cash for the fire trucks when the grant funding is received. Mr. Furches indicated the prepayment option is good for 30 days. Mayor Alexander asked what will happen to the older trucks. ChiefParnell explained older Thereupon, Mayor Pro Tem Sheffield made a motion to approve thej purchase ofr new fire apparatus and to issue a purchase order in the amount of $4,284,037. Mayor Alexander, Mayor Pro Tem Sheffield and Councilmembers McLaughlin, Post and Smith voted AYE. (5-0)  fire trucks are sold for scrap and the 2002 model truck could be sold online.  ADJOURNMENT  Motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Mayor Pro Tem Sheffield. Mayor Alexander, Mayor Pro Tem Sheffield and Councilmembers McLaughlin, Post and Smith voted AYE. (5-0)  The meeting was adjourned at 4:18 p.m.  Karen  LEADL  Alexander, Mayor  Cous Bbycl Connie B. Snyder, City Clerk  Salisbury City Council  October 25, 2023  Page 2