Belvidere council to waive bids for firetruck

city received an insurance check of $557,000 to replace the scorched truck, which now sits in the city’s yard.
The city will spend an additional $99,134 worth of land/cash annexation fee revenues to buy the truck. The city had designated that money for a new fire station or equipment.
The truck is expected to be ready within 245 days of a signed purchase agreement. It will feature a 101-foot ladder and will be the city’s sole ladder truck.
While the truck is being built, Alexis — the manufacturer — has agreed to provide the city with a free loaner truck.

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