Council approves purchase contract for 100‑foot aerial ladder truck to be delivered in 2029

The Tomball City Council approved an agreement to purchase a Pierce Custom Velocity 100‑foot mid‑mount aerial ladder truck under a Houston‑Galveston Area Council cooperative contract, authorizing expenditures not to exceed $2,684,698. The item passed unanimously. Fire Department staff said the vehicle will be procured through the HGACBuy cooperative (contract FS1213) and will not require city funds until the vehicle is delivered in 2029; staff described the action as ratifying the contract and reserving the budgeted purchase for FY2028–29. Council discussion acknowledged prior extensive review during a workshop earlier in the day; members noted the large dollar amount but emphasized the department’s operational needs and prior workshop deliberations. The motion carried 5–0. Next steps: Procurement staff will finalize the contract under the HGAC cooperative and manage delivery scheduling; the city will not expend funds until the vehicle is delivered and invoiced in FY2029 per staff comments.