THE CITY OF MT. CARMEL WILL CONTINUE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS FEDERAL SURPLUS PROGRAM.    THE COUNCIL PASSED A REQUIRED MOTION MONDAY AFTERNOON, WHICH WILL ENABLE THE CITY TO PURCHASE EXCESS FEDERAL VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT WHICH BECOME AVAILABLE.  SEVERAL VEHICLES HAVE BEEN ACQUIRED THRU THIS PROGRAM,  INCLUDING PLOW TRUCKS.