After much discussion, Red Wing City Council approved purchasing a fire truck next spring.Engine 3 is 32 years old and 12 years beyond its replacement age. The funding would be pulled from the city's 2018 budget with delivery in April 2018. Council members on Monday approved $587,022 for the purchase.
By signing the contract agreement early, the city will receive a discount of $6,800. The city has not yet approved a 2018 budget.