PROJECTBUDGET PLANNING

Two water tanker financing

Sarasota County
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Oct 6, 2026
28 days ago
Sector
Equipment
Est. value
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From the meeting

The board adopted a resolution authorizing borrowing of up to $1,330,000 from the Pooled Commercial Paper Loan Program of the Florida Local Government Finance Commission to finance two water tankers. This is a financing step, not a purchase order, but it confirms an active equipment replacement or fleet acquisition need. A seller should watch for the tanker specification and procurement that follow the borrowing decision.

Meeting date
October 6, 2026
Agency
Sarasota County

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