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Mesa: construction contract for Fire Station 224 on agenda; staff outlines timeline and community room
Summary
Staff said a new three-bay Fire Station 224 on 80th Street north of Elliot will begin construction soon, likely completing in about a year; the facility will include a community room and library community space nearby at Eastmark.
Mesa — The city’s proposed construction contract for Fire Station 224, located on 80th Street north of Elliot, was discussed at the March 17 study session. Project staff said construction will begin shortly and take about one year to complete.
“Three‑bay station going in at that location…so it will be starting construction here very shortly,” said project staff member Beth during the presentation. “It’ll be about a year to complete it and complete construction, get to the point where we can cut a ribbon.”
Nut graf: The project is part of public‑safety siting driven by response‑time data; staff said the new station includes a community room and that the nearby Eastmark library also will offer community space for residents.
Council discussion emphasized the use of data to site public-safety facilities. Mayor Freeman and other members said proactive placement of stations can reduce response times. Council members asked whether the new station includes a community room; staff confirmed that it does and also noted the Eastmark library will have community space as well.
Ending: The construction contract was presented on the agenda for the council’s consideration; no final contract vote was recorded during the study session.
