Valley City  (CSi)  The Valley City Commission Tuesday approved the purchase of a new City Fire Department truck.

The City Commission approved the purchase of a used, 2003 KME Tower Ladder Truck for VCFD.

City Fire Chief Scott Magnuson said, the recommendation is to purchase the truck at $194,000 including a one year warrantee, plus $6,000 for a radio, for a total of $200,000. Late October to December is the expected delivery date, after the truck is gone over.

Chief Magnuson said the present truck may be worth $28,000 to $29,000 for resale.

The meeting was shown live on CSi Cable 68 as part of the City Budget meeting presentation, followed by replays.