Politics & Government
Solon Buys New Ambulance For $214,181
The purchase is part a regularly scheduled replacement cycle for ambulances.
The Solon City Council approved the purchase of a new ambulance for the fire department on Monday night.
The ambulance, which will cost $214,181, was competitively bid through the state's cooperative purchasing program.
The city will ultimately save money by authorizing the purchase now because prices are expected to jump 20 percent in January.
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The city has a 10 year cycle for replacing ambulances. This new rescue vehicle will replace one that was purchased in 2003.
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