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Board tables decision on land for Fire Station No. 3 until staff provides more information
Summary
The board voted to table consideration of a proposed land agreement for Fire Station No. 3 and asked staff to return with additional information, with the matter expected to be revisited at the June meeting.
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted to table action on a proposed agreement for land for Fire Station No. 3, saying they await additional information before making a decision.
Alderman Bradley moved to table the request and Alderman Hubbard seconded; the motion to table passed 6 to 0. City staff indicated they expect to provide more information by the June meeting. One board member said they anticipated additional alternatives and the city manager stated that the necessary information to report on alternatives was not available for the current meeting and hoped to have it by the June meeting.
Why it matters: a decision on site acquisition for a new fire station affects capital planning, emergency-response coverage and budget decisions. The board’s tabled vote postpones any contract execution until the requested information is provided.
Details: the transcript records the motion to table, a second, discussion noting missing information, and a unanimous vote to table until staff returns with additional details.
