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"=" 7-:;-;-• - <br /> /3--°2 —71 <br /> '* • <br /> New Hope Volunteer Fire Department <br /> of Orange County, Inc. <br /> Chapel Hill,N.C.27$ <br /> Route 2,Whitfield Road <br /> March 13, 1981 <br /> Mrs. Ann Barnes, Chairman <br /> Board of County ComMissioners <br /> Orange County <br /> 1 Hillsborough, N.C. 27278 <br /> Dear Mrs. Barnes: <br /> The New Hope Volunteer Fire Department of Orange County has applied <br /> to the Farmers Home Administration for financial assistance to purchase <br /> a fire truck. The truck will be a 62-71 Detroit Diesel with a 1,000 GPM <br /> pump with a 1,000 gallon capacity tank. <br /> This new truck will be based at the No. 2 Station on N.C. 86 highway. <br /> It is needed to upgrade the present equipment and for the department <br /> to remain qualified for the State Insurance Rating to benefit our citizens <br /> in the Fire Tax area,. <br /> --- Please advise if the proposed purchase is consistent with the County <br /> Fire Protection Plan. <br /> May we have a determination by April 1, 19.81, if at all possible. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> John Carroll <br /> Chairman of the Baord <br /> JC(skw <br /> cc: FmHA, Mr. Willard Dean <br /> Mr. John Kline <br /> Mr. Homer Tapp <br /> Mr. Robert Strayhorn <br />