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Council approves $51,100 to start repairs at Station 2 after truck struck door
Summary
The City Council approved a $51,100 appropriation from the stabilization fund to begin structural assessment and interior demolition at Salem Fire Department Station 2 after an apparatus struck the bay door; insurance reimbursement is being pursued.
The Salem City Council approved an appropriation of $51,100 on July 17 to pay for initial design and interior demolition work at Fire Station 2 on North Street after a city fire truck struck the bay doorway while backing in.
Councillor Merkel moved the appropriation, noting the incident occurred in late June; no personnel or apparatus were injured, but the bay door sustained damage. The funds will cover a first phase to evaluate structural damage and plan repairs. Council members said the bay opening is narrow — ‘‘about 2 inches clearance on either side’’ according to Councillor Stott — and the department is pursuing an insurance claim to offset costs.
Councillors discussed whether to increase the opening for more clearance as part of longer-term repair work. The council approved the appropriation by roll call with all 10 members present voting in favor; one member was absent. The appropriation comes from the city’s general stabilization fund and is for design and initial repairs; further appropriations could follow pending structural assessment and insurance recovery.
City staff will coordinate with the Fire Department, design consultants and the insurer to develop repair plans and cost estimates. Councilors noted the station’s historic character and the goal of preserving the building while improving safety and clearance.
