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TOWN COUNCIL
MEETING
INFORMATION
TOWN OF MARANA
MEETING DATE: November 7, 2006
AGENDA ITEM: J. 6
TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL
FROM: Michael A. Reuwsaat, Town Manager
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2006-179: Relating to Cultural Heritage;
approving and authorizing the purchase of a 1954 Mack fire truck
used by the Marana volunteer fire department.
DISCUSSION
Town administration was approached by Chuck McCain, a resident of the Vail area, offering for
sale to the town a 1954 Mack fire truck used by the Marana volunteer fire department. Mr.
McCain, a restoration specialist, acquired the truck several years ago from Pierce Automotive,
intending to restore and use it for the volunteer fire department in Vail. Mr. McCain became
aware of the fact that town staff was looking for and collecting memorabilia relating to its
cultural heritage. Mr. McCain has offered to sell the truck to the town for $7,500.
It has been determined that the Marana Fleet Services and Northwest Fire District Fleet Services
have the ability to restore the fire truck so that it can be used for parades and historic museum
display. There is budget capacity in the Manager's contingency fund to purchase the truck for the
asking price of $7,500.
ATTACHMENT
Photo of the 1954 Mack Fire truck.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff requests Council approval to purchase the 1954 Mack Fire truck once belonging to the
Marana Volunteer Fire Department in the amount of$7,500.
SUGGESTED MOTION
I move to approve Resolution No. 2006-179.
Resolution No. 2006-179
11/02/2006/12:17 PM
MARANA RESOLUTION NO. 2006-179
RELATING TO CULTURAL HERITAGE; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE
PURCHASE OF A 1954 MACK FIRE TRUCK USED BY THE MARANA
VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT.
WHEREAS, the Town of Marana is collecting memorabilia and artifacts relating
to the cultural heritage of the Town to include in its museum and for display at the
heritage park; and
WHEREAS, the Town wishes to acquire a 1954 Mack Fire Truck used by the
Marana Volunteer Fire Department which can be restored and used for parades and other
display purposes; and
WHEREAS, the Town proposes to purchase the 1954 Mack Fire Truck.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council ofthe Town
of Marana, Arizona, that the 1954 Mack Fire Truck shall be purchased from Chuck
McCain in the amount of$7,500.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Marana,
Arizona, this 7th day of November, 2006.
Mayor Ed Honea
ATTEST:
Jocelyn C. Bronson, Town Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Frank Cassidy, Town Attorney
Marana Resolution No. 2006-179