Florida Record
Clearwater
High PriorityPublic Safetyopen

Fire engine replacement

Summary

Two new engines cost $2.57 million and won't arrive until fiscal 2031 due to post-COVID industry-wide delays of 48-52 months. The department has built an apparatus forecast through 2040 to plan around it.

At a glance

Total mentions
1
Last 30 days
1

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 5, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

$2,574,727.98 for two engines, financed by lease purchase or interfund loan.

✅Who benefits

Firefighters and residents relying on reliable fire response equipment.

Mentions & discussions (1)

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