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Council hears update on K‑9 facility and separate fire training plans; design funding expected next steps

3846570 · May 22, 2025
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Summary

Administration told council staff believe they have identified a K‑9 facility site in Old Commerce Park and plan to advance a separate master plan for the fire training center once the K‑9 is relocated; council asked about phasing and funding across FY26–FY30.

City administration updated the Committee of the Whole on progress toward separate new facilities for the police K‑9 unit and a replacement fire training center. Staff said they had identified a potential property at 20 Fourth Street South in the Old Commerce Park area for the K‑9 training compound and were conducting a test‑fit to confirm space and access. That site, if finalized, would free the Lake Maggorry site for a phased fire training facility.

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