Board considers new multi-use public-safety and administration facility

Jan 17, 2025

Trustees invited an architect to present options for a new or renovated facility to house fire, police and administration functions; topics included number of bays, sprinkler thresholds, site location trade-offs and phased approaches.

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A trustee proposed engaging an architectural firm to provide options for consolidating township functions into a new or renovated facility. The board discussed basic program needs—fire apparatus bays (several trustees suggested at least three bays), office space, a common area and cost drivers such as sprinkler requirements for buildings larger than about 20,000 square feet. The trustee who proposed the review said the firm has experience building fire stations in neighboring townships and offered to arrange a presentation for the board.

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