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St. Pete Beach leaders press to accelerate Fire Station 22 rebuild amid storm-recovery funding questions
Summary
City staff said design work for Fire Station 22 will receive a $485,000 design appropriation in 2025 with $10 million estimated for construction in 2027; staff and committee discussed using state grants, FEMA reimbursements or loans and were directed to move the project forward quickly while seeking county and state support.
Devin Schmidt, St. Pete Beach finance director, told the Finance & Budget Committee that staff is advancing design work for Fire Station 22 and has increased the 2025 appropriation to cover design costs.
The committee was told the current plan shows $485,000 for design work in 2025 and a $10,000,000 construction estimate in 2027. Schmidt said staff will pursue state grant funds and potential FEMA reimbursement and will balance any remaining need with loan options.
Why it matters: Fire Station 22 sustained storm damage and committee members said replacing the station is urgent because the existing temporary facilities are costly and the current building no longer meets operational…
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