DEPARTMENT: Transportation & Capital Improvements
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Mike Frisbie, P.E.
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Council District 2
SUBJECT:
Contract Award: (Construction) Fire Station 30 Replacement
SUMMARY:
An ordinance for the Fire Station 30 Replacement Project awarding a construction contract to Stokes Construction Company, in the amount of $3,930,000.00 a 2012-2017 Bond- funded Project located in Council District 2.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Project Background
On May 12, 2012, voters approved the 2012-2017 Bond Program which included $5,906,000.00 for Fire Station 30 Replacement Project.
The existing Fire Station 30 was built in 1967 and is located at 919 Gembler Road. As the operational requirements of the station have grown, the existing facility was no longer able to provide adequate space or support for the expanded services provided by this station, and the station frequently requires maintenance and repairs. For this reason, a replacement for the station was included in the 2012 Bond.
A typical replacement project would involve acquiring a site at a nearby location for construction of the new station, allowing the existing station to remain in operation during construction of the new facility. In the case of Fire Station 30, property abutting the west side of the station was available for acquisition. It was determined that by acquiring the abutting property, the City would be able to realize savings on the real estate acquisition which would be best used for the amenities of the fire station. It was further determined that the existing station is structurally sound and could used in the construction of an expanded station. The existing fire station consists of 2,610 square feet. The new construction will add 12,889 square feet for a total of 15,499 square feet. The design of the entire facility ensures that the existing building is seamlessly incorporated into the aesthetics of the overall project and wi...
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