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Bordentown Township Fire District No. 1 Public Question: $1.2 million pumper

On the ballot in
Bordentown Township Fire District No. 1
Vote
Yes or no
Election
Nov 3, 2026

The question, as printed on the ballot

Shall the commissioners be authorized to expend an amount not to exceed $1,200,000.00 for the purchase of fire apparatus (pumper) and necessary equipment to make the emergency response vehicle functional, with funding to commence with the 2027 district budget through capital appropriations and/or financing of same by the issuance of notes, bonds or execution of a lease with an option to purchase agreement.

A “Yes” vote means

The fire commissioners may spend up to $1,200,000 on a pumper to replace a 1998 engine, funded from 2027 through capital appropriations, notes, bonds or a lease-purchase.

A “No” vote means

The fire commissioners are not authorized to spend up to $1,200,000 on the new pumper.

Official plain English statement

The district’s growth and expansion over the years, along with Federal and State-mandated upgrades, has created the need for more technologically advanced emergency response units. the proposed purchase shall meet the needs of the residences, businesses and property owners within the district and legislative mandates. The proposed fire apparatus will replace a twenty-nine (29) year old (1998) KME pumper engine which has become obsolete and cost prohibitive to repair and maintain. The pumper engine being replaced will be sold or traded in to offset the cost of the proposed procurement. The project as proposed is anticipated to have a minimal impact on the tax rate.

Printed with an Explanatory Statement, given here as the plain-English statement.

Sources

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