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CITY OF WINNFIELD ACQUIRES NEW FIRE APPARATUS

May 13, 2024

Winnfield, LA (May 2024) – The City of Winnfield announces the arrival of a new custom pumper. The new fire engine is a welcome upgrade for the city because of its state-of-the-art technology and equipment as well as its shorter chassis which is easier to maneuver on city streets.

The city had been planning to acquire a new truck to replace an aging engine built in 1979, but the timeline was accelerated when another engine went out of service for repairs. Delta Fire & Safety was able to meet the city’s expedited needs and delivered the upgraded pumper in March. Financing for the acquisition was provided by Government Capital Corporation, Southlake, Texas.

“The City of Winnfield has partnered with Government Capital for over a decade,” stated Fire Chief Brian Montgomery, City of Winnfield. “Gov Cap has been a good option for us for a variety of projects, and we’re very satisfied with their team and expertise in the market.”

“I want to congratulate Fire Chief Brian Montgomery and the City of Winnfield on acquiring this new fire apparatus,” commented Marti Sauls, Municipal Finance Specialist, Government Capital Corporation. “We take great pride in partnering with Louisiana cities to reach their goals and objectives to best serve their communities.”

About the City of Winnfield

The City of Winnfield is located in Northern Louisiana and is home to over 4,100 residents. The city was established in 1852 and is the parish seat of Winn Parish. To learn more about the City of Winnfield, visit cityofwinnfield.com.

About Government Capital Corporation

Government Capital Corporation (GCC) is a leading public finance firm providing professional financial services to all local governmental entities. Since its founding in 1992, the company and its affiliates have successfully completed thousands of municipal financings exceeding $6 billion in Louisiana and across the country. Additionally, GCC serves as the administrator of the equipment lease financing program for the Louisiana Municipal Advisory and Technical Services Bureau (LAMATS). For more information, visit www.govcap.com.

HUERFANO COUNTY FPD ACQUIRES SPECIALTY FIRE APPARATUS

April 15, 2024

Walsenburg, CO (April 2024) – Huerfano County Fire Protection District (Huerfano County FPD) announces the addition of a hybrid fire apparatus to the district’s 19-vehicle fleet. The new unit has the ability to go where other apparatus cannot such as narrow roads, fields, swamplands, brushlands, and tight urban locations. Additionally, the truck can carry up to 1,500 gallons of water for wildlands where fire hydrants are nonexistent. The apparatus is currently being assembled to the district’s specifications by Ikon Fire LLC. Financing for the acquisition was provided by Government Capital Corporation, Southlake, Texas.

“Huerfano County Fire Protection District has partnered with Government Capital since 2005,” stated Mollie Fuller, Executive Assistant, Huerfano County FPD. “Government Capital has been extremely knowledgeable and helpful in financing our department’s vehicles. We would highly recommend Gov Cap for any and all financing needs.”

“I want to congratulate Mollie Fuller and the Huerfano County Fire Protection District on acquiring this specialty fire apparatus,” commented Cody Thomas, Municipal Finance Specialist, Government Capital Corporation. “We take great pride in partnering with Colorado fire protection districts to provide both equipment and facilities to better serve their residents and communities.”

About Huerfano County Fire Protection District

Located in southern Colorado along Interstate Highway 25, Huerfano County Fire Protection District was founded in 1982 and has stations in Walsenburg and Chavez Arroyo. The district serves over 6,800 residents and covers 820 square miles which includes a large portion of rural and mountainous terrain. To learn more about the Huerfano County FPD, visit huerfano.us/public-safety.

About Government Capital Corporation

Government Capital Corporation is a leading public finance firm providing professional financial services to all local governmental entities. Since its founding in 1992, the company and its affiliates have successfully completed thousands of municipal financings exceeding $6 billion in Colorado and across the country. For more information, visit www.govcap.com.

CITY OF PINELAND ANNOUNCES POLICE, FIRE FLEET UPDATES

March 27, 2024

Pineland, TX (March 2024) – The City of Pineland announces the acquisition of new police vehicles and a new fire apparatus. The police vehicles are replacing units that served the city for a combined fifteen years, and the new apparatus is replacing a tanker acquired in 2003. The police vehicles are anticipated to arrive in the summer of 2024, and the tanker’s delivery is scheduled for January of 2025. Partial funding for the fire apparatus is provided by a grant from the Texas Forest Service, and the remaining acquisition costs were financed by Government Capital Corporation, Southlake, Texas.

“The City of Pineland first partnered with Government Capital in the summer of 2023, and our positive experience with them made it easy to come back,” stated DeWayne Armstrong, City Administrator, City of Pineland. “Gov Cap’s expertise made the financing process easy and straightforward. It was phenomenal working with their team.”

“I want to congratulate DeWayne Armstrong and the City of Pineland on their fleet updates,” commented Cody Thomas, Municipal Finance Specialist, Government Capital Corporation. “We take great pride in partnering with Texas cities to achieve their goals and objectives to best serve their communities.”

About the City of Pineland

Located in the Piney Woods east of Lufkin, the City of Pineland is home to over 850 residents. Established in 1902, the city began as a lumber town when the Gulf, Beaumont, and Great Northern Railway was built through Sabine County. Today, an original railroad station and logging locomotive engine can be visited at Pineland’s Katherine Sage Temple Park.

About Government Capital Corporation

Government Capital Corporation is a leading public finance firm providing professional financial services to all local governmental entities. Since its founding in 1992, the company and its affiliates have successfully completed thousands of municipal financings exceeding $6 billion in Texas and across the country. For more information, visit www.govcap.com.

TOWN OF HAUGHTON ACQUIRES NEW PUMPER TRUCK

February 16, 2024

Haughton, LA (February 2024) – The Town of Haughton announces the addition of a new Rescue Pumper to the fire department’s 10-vehicle fleet. The new apparatus is replacing a pumper truck that served the town for over twenty years and will be put into reserve status. The new truck serves a dual purpose of providing both rescue services and carrying water for emergency situations. The Rescue Pumper was recently delivered from Bulldog Fire Apparatus and will soon be put into service after customizations are completed. Financing for the acquisition was provided by Government Capital Corporation, Southlake, Texas.

“We are grateful to Government Capital for their partnership on this acquisition,” stated Kim Gaspard, Mayor, Town of Haughton. “We thought we would have to wait years for a new truck, but Gov Cap gave us the ability to purchase a truck when we needed it. It’s great to have someone you know you can turn to.”

“I want to congratulate Mayor Kim Gaspard, Fire Chief Jimmy Holland, and the Town of Haughton on this acquisition,” commented Marti Sauls, Municipal Finance Specialist, Government Capital Corporation. “We take great pride in assisting Louisiana cities with the completion of projects that enable them to continue to provide the best living experience for their communities.”

About the Town of Haughton

Located in Northwest Louisiana, the Town of Haughton was established in 1884 and is named for the Haughton family who moved to the area from Tennessee. Today, the Town is home to over 4,500 residents and is continually growing thanks to infrastructure upgrades and commercial development. To learn more about the Town of Haughton, visit haughtonla.gov.

About Government Capital Corporation

TRAVIS COUNTY ESD 2 ACQUIRES PUMPERS AND LAND FOR FIRE STATION

December 20, 2023

Pflugerville, Texas (December 2023) – Travis County ESD 2 announces the acquisition of two new pumper trucks as well as land to build a new fire station in the eastern part of the District. Amid unprecedented population growth in the area, the acquisitions allow Travis County ESD 2 to meet the growing demand for emergency services in northeast Travis County. Financing for the apparatus and real estate was provided by Government Capital Corporation, Southlake, Texas.

“Travis County ESD 2 is proud to continue our long history of providing high quality fire and EMS services to our community with the help of Government Capital,” stated Nicholas Perkins, Fire Chief, Travis County ESD 2. “Having financed multiple projects with Gov Cap since 2018, we know we can rely on their experience and expertise.”

“I want to congratulate Chief Nicholas Perkins and Travis County ESD 2 on their new apparatus and real estate,” commented Ed King, Senior Vice President, Government Capital Corporation. “We take great pride in partnering with Texas Emergency Services Districts to help them achieve their goals and objectives.”

About Travis County ESD 2

Travis County Emergency Services District No. 2 provides fire suppression, prevention, and first response emergency medical care and ambulance service in many areas, covering more than 75 square miles in Northeast Travis County, including the City of Pflugerville, with personnel and equipment working out of seven fire stations, 24 hours a day. The Pflugerville Fire Department draws on its historic roots as a volunteer fire department serving the community since 1955. To learn more about Travis County ESD 2, visit www.pflugervillefire.org.

About Government Capital Corporation

Government Capital Corporation is a leading public finance firm providing professional financial services to all local governmental entities. Since its founding in 1992, the company and its affiliates have successfully completed thousands of municipal financings exceeding $5.8 billion in Texas and across the country. For more information, visit www.govcap.com.

TRAVIS COUNTY ESD 7 ACQUIRES NEW LADDER TRUCK AND RESCUE PUMPER

October 17, 2023

Jonestown, Texas (October 2023) – Travis County ESD 7 announces the acquisition of a new ladder truck and rescue pumper. The ladder truck is replacing an engine that served the district for over 20 years and the rescue pumper is replacing a model from 1994. The vehicles will be joining a fleet of 37 emergency services vehicles. The ladder truck was delivered on July 31 this summer, and the rescue pumper is anticipated to arrive by November. Financing for the apparatus was provided by Government Capital Corporation, Southlake, Texas.

“Having financed numerous acquisitions with Government Capital since 2017, we know we can rely on their experience and expertise,” stated Donnie Norman, Fire Chief, Travis County ESD 7. “We always go to Government Capital because their financing program allows us to continually replace aging vehicles and keep our fleet updated.”

“I want to congratulate Chief Donnie Norman and Travis County ESD 7 on their new apparatus,” commented Ed King, Senior Vice President, Government Capital Corporation. “We take great pride in partnering with Texas Emergency Services Districts to help them achieve their goals and objectives.”

About Travis County ESD 7

Travis County Emergency Services District No. 7 serves Northwest Travis County, Lake Travis, and the cities of Lago Vista, Jonestown, and Point Venture. The Travis County ESD 7 team consists of 70 full-time firefighters. To learn more about Travis County ESD 7, visit www.tcesd7.org.

About Government Capital Corporation

Government Capital Corporation is a leading public finance firm providing professional financial services to all local governmental entities. Since its founding in 1992, the company and its affiliates have successfully completed thousands of municipal financings exceeding $5.7 billion in Texas and across the country. For more information, visit www.govcap.com.