Court considers canceling resale contract, cutting price for surplus ladder truck

County leaders told the court that a surplus ladder truck posted for $100,000 has drawn no offers and staff recommended canceling the current resale contract and re-listing at a lower price.

Staff said comparable ladder-truck listings for the same year and mileage are in the $65,000–$75,000 range and recommended dropping the price to approximately $70,000 to generate interest. The court discussed using the fire commission site to advertise to fire departments statewide; staff said advertising through the fire commission can increase exposure to in-state departments and avoid listing details that reveal the truck’s location.

The court also discussed the operational impact of the truck occupying a bay and agreed staff should pursue options with the fire commission and bring a formal recommendation to the fiscal court for decision.