A northeast Kansas town is taking bids on an old fire truck with the hope of raising funds for road maintenance.

The City of White Cloud, Kan. posted a 1947 Ford Fire Truck for bids on its Facebook page Tuesday.  The post said funds raised will be designated so money can be invested in city streets.

“We’re trying to get some money saved up because our budget is so low now,” said Floyd Nuzum, White Cloud councilman.  “We’ve lost a lot of residents and our tax revenue is not what it was.  We have no businesses anymore except for White Cloud Grain.” (According to reports Ag Partners purchased the White Cloud grain facility.)

He said the city only has 150 residents.  He hopes to generate around $1,000 from the sale of the fire truck to put towards the city’s budget.

“I’ve seen some that are completely outfitted with everything.  Hoses, everything and they are only selling for a few thousand dollars,” Nuzum said. “It would be great for parades if someone wants to fix it up.”

He said Leonard Nuzum purchased the fire truck for the city in the 60s and that the truck was still used by the city until about 15 years-ago.

“It was a very good fire truck when we did run it.  It had a lot of pressure.  It always served us well,” Nuzum said.

He said the city is also looking at other revenue options to try and generate funds to repave the main street that runs through White Cloud.

“If we can sell some stuff we’re going to,” Nuzum said. “Just for the oil to do Main Street it’s $10,000.  Not including the rock, that’s just the oil. Our budget is only around $10,000 a year from the state.”

Bids on the truck are being accepted until Feb. 1.  For more information on the truck or to place a bid CLICK HERE.