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December 31, 2002

Beaumont City Council
 by Carl Guidry

Beaumont City Council approved a $569,381 finance agreement with Bank One Leasing Corporation for the purchase of a 75-foot aerial fire truck.  The 5-year agreement includes a fixed interest rate of 2.735 percent. The vehicle, which will replace two existing units, was delivered in December.  The first annual payment of $123,000 will be due in one year
 
The city council approved an increase of $201,399 in Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation of Small Diameter Mains Contract II, to provide for additional work.
 
The city council approved a $68,271.72 payment for customer support for the 800 MHz Trunked Communication System.  The invoice also covers the purchase of radios and other equipment.
 
The city council approved a resolution in support of increased funding for small city and rural  public transit services.
 
All other agenda items were approved.  All votes were unanimous. 
 
Council Member Guy Goodson reported to the city council about a new neighborhood association in his ward. 

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