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Board directs feasibility studies for two new fire stations, adds a third site to study; moves to pursue funding options
Summary
The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors approved feasibility studies for proposed fire stations at Santa Margarita (Garden Farms) and Oak Shores, added a study of a proposed East Arroyo Grande/Lopez Drive site, and directed staff to return with options for funding measures and assessments to implement the county fire strategic plan.
The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors voted to fund feasibility studies for two county fire station projects and to add a third site for study, directing staff to return with revenue options to support station construction and additional staffing.
The board approved studies for a relocated Santa Margarita (Garden Farms) station and a permanent Oak Shores station, and — at the request of several residents and a board member — directed staff to include a feasibility analysis of a parcel offered near Lopez Drive/Biddle Regional Park in the East Arroyo Grande area. The board also asked staff to prepare options for potential revenue measures such as a benefit assessment or special tax to fund the broader county fire strategic plan.
County Fire Chief John Owens and administrative staff presented a status update on the department’s 2023 fire strategic plan and on two companion studies: an information technology (IT) strategic component and a…
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