The City Council approved using the GMA low-interest lease program for the SPLOST 8-funded fire truck purchase by a 4-0 vote.
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Clarkesville council approves GMA lease financing for fire truck purchase
The city will use a state municipal association's low-interest lease program to finance a new fire truck funded by SPLOST 8 dollars.
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November 10, 2025: Georgia Municipal Association Lease Program
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City staff proposed using the Georgia Municipal Association's direct lease program, which offers leasing terms for municipal equipment such as police cars, fire trucks, ambulances and school buses over periods ranging from 60 to 120 months.
During a City Council work session, officials discussed using the GMA's low-interest lease program for capital expenditures, including the fire truck the city plans to buy with SPLOST 8 funds.
The City Council approved using the GMA low-interest lease program for the SPLOST 8-funded fire truck purchase by a 4-0 vote.
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ApprovedconfirmedGeorgia Municipal Association low-interest lease program for fire truck purchase (SPLOST 8 funds)
GMA offers a low interest lease program for capital expenditures and Mr. Dickerson would
like to utilize this for purchases such as the fire truck that will be purchased with SPLOST 8
funds.
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Georgia Municipal Association low-interest lease program for fire truck purchase (SPLOST 8 funds)
GMA offers a low interest lease program for capital expenditures and Mr. Dickerson would like to utilize this for purchases such as the fire truck that will be purchased with SPLOST 8 funds.
Appeared on agendaproposedGeorgia Municipal Association direct lease program for municipal equipment
GMA's direct lease program offers leasing terms for various municipal
equipment, including police cars, fire trucks, ambulances, school buses, and
more, with periods ranging from 60 to 120 months
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Georgia Municipal Association direct lease program for municipal equipment
GMA's direct lease program offers leasing terms for various municipal equipment, including police cars, fire trucks, ambulances, school buses, and more, with periods ranging from 60 to 120 months
DiscusseddiscussedGeorgia Municipal Association lease program for capital purchases (fire truck)
GMA offers a low interest lease program for capital expenditures and Mr. Dickerson would
like to utilize this for purchases such as the fire truck
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Georgia Municipal Association lease program for capital purchases (fire truck)
GMA offers a low interest lease program for capital expenditures and Mr. Dickerson would like to utilize this for purchases such as the fire truck
Appeared on agendaproposedGeorgia Municipal Association Lease Program
Discuss the Georgia Municipal Association Lease Program
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Georgia Municipal Association Lease Program
Discuss the Georgia Municipal Association Lease Program
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