Punta Gorda City Council approved the go-ahead to ask Tallahassee for help purchasing high-water rescue vehicles.
This comes after the Punta Gorda Fire Department recommended the city buy two custom high-water vehicles, also known as swamp buggies, as well as a jon boat and trailer with a mud motor.
The agenda packet also shows a legislative request to purchase a Lenco Bear Car G3 high water rescue vehicle for another $358,000 dollars…