Summary
Engine 513 — a workhorse at Station 3 by Walmart that's been out of service since July 31 — gets a rebuilt Cummins engine at $68,253 from local vendor Watson Truck and Supply, the cheapest and fastest of three quotes.
At a glance
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- Last 30 days
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
$68,253 from an existing budget line — well below the city's $90,000 related-party threshold but requiring approval.
Residents near Station 3 and the Joe Harvey/Lovington Highway corridor get faster fire and rescue response again.
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