The Orange Fire Department will be getting another new fire truck and the City Council Tuesday approved financing it through a lease-purchase agreement.
City Finance Director Cheryl Zeto said the city received bids from financing companies and recommended Bancorp South Equipment Finance. The ending cost will be $450,002.95.
In other business, the council approved renewing the juvenile curfew ordinance. State law requires a curfew ordinance be renewed every three years.
Under the ordinance, juveniles 16 and younger are not to be outside in public or in cars between certain hours. The hours are basically 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. on weekdays and 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. on weekends. Juveniles can be out with a parent or guardian, or another adult with permission of the parent or guardian. The city has 12 exceptions to the rules.
Police Chief Lane Martin said the officers have given citations 16 times during the past three years. The tickets carry a maximum fine of $500. He said officers first try to get the youth to comply with the curfew before issuing a citation.
The council also agreed to pay for 100 feet of sewer extensions to DiLeo Estates on Dawnwood Street. Dr. Kevin DiLeo requested the city extend sewer lines 400 feet to three residential lots.
Public Works Director Jim Wolf said the city already has water lines to the property. The city usually pays for the first 100 feet of sewer lines for developers. The city’s share for the project will be $2,887.50.
The council agreed to extend a franchise contract with BFI for operating commercial garbage pickup under Republic Services. The company pays 10 percent of gross income to the city for the franchise.
City Manager Dr. Shawn Oubre said the fees pay for the use and tear on city streets and right-of-way. The contract does not affect residential garbage service.
The council re-appointed Barbara Kelly and Don Sullivan to new terms on the Library Advisory Board. In addition, Judy Gobert was appointed to fill the unexpired term of a vacant position on the advisory board.
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