On June 10, 2026, the Borough of Ramsey adopted Ordinance 13-2026 authorizing $584,000 in capital spending for equipment and vehicle purchases across several departments. Funded via the Capital Improvement Fund, this package includes a new electronic message board at Finch Park, communications-related electrical and HVAC upgrades at the DPW communication shelter, SCBA cylinders and PPE for the Fire Department and Rescue Squad, rescue lifting bags, two new police vehicles (exclusive of upfitting), a Bobcat loader with snow attachments for DPW, and design and installation of a guiderail on Abbey Court. While the ordinance formally appropriates funds, the document does not identify specific vendors, which suggests individual procurements will follow under this umbrella authorization. This is commercially relevant because it confirms budgeted demand in 2026 for public safety gear, communications infrastructure work, vehicles, heavy equipment, and small civil works, giving vendors a window to engage departments on specifications, sourcing options, and implementation support as they move from appropriation to purchase orders and installations.

Subprojects include: $43,000 Finch Park electronic message board; $140,000 communications shelter el...