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New Fire Trucks Possible for Macomb

Macomb, IL – The city is trying to decide how to pay for two new pumper trucks for the fire department after bids came in higher than expected. The department estimated the trucks would cost a total of no more than $475,000, but the low bid is $545,000. The cost gets even higher if the city decides to buy the loose equipment that typically comes with such vehicles. City Administrator Mike Hays is now working out a financing plan. He's also looking for different ways of paying for the loose equipment, including selling a couple old fire trucks. Aldermen expect to receive the financing information at next week's committee meeting, when they could approve the low bid for the new trucks.