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Commission pauses vote on proposed Fire Station 5 site, asks staff to seek extension of option-to-purchase
Summary
After extended public comment from nearby residents and firefighters, the Athens-Clarke County Commission voted to hold action on a proposed site for Fire Station 5 and asked staff to seek an extension of the option-to-purchase; commissioners requested additional analysis of the site selection and pricing.
The Athens-Clarke County Commission voted to hold final action on an option-to-purchase for a parcel under consideration for a new Fire Station 5 and directed staff to seek an extension of the owner’s option while the commission gathers additional information.
The item prompted multiple public speakers both for and against the proposed site near Old Lexington Road. The professional firefighters’ local union said the station must be relocated to maintain adequate emergency coverage and that the union’s recent GIS analysis was intended to guide long-term planning rather than delay relocation. “Our top priority has always been and always will be serving this community and keeping it safe,”…
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