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Council declines to buy 2.85 acres for a proposed Oviedo fire station, citing staffing and budget concerns
Summary
Council rejected a vacant‑land contract for a 2.85‑acre parcel intended eventually for a third fire station (resolution 4579‑25). Staff highlighted the site’s potential to serve as an interim station (a 1,900‑sq. ft. house on the property) but council members worried about long‑term staffing and recurring costs.
The Oviedo City Council voted down a vacant‑land contract to acquire approximately 2.85 acres for a potential new fire station, rejecting resolution 4579‑25 after a split roll‑call vote on March 3.
City staff said the parcel, located on the south side of Geneva Drive, includes roughly 2.1 acres of upland and 0.75 acres of wetlands and floodplain. The purchase price presented in the contract was $800,000. Staff noted a 1,900‑square‑foot house sits on the property and could serve as an interim station if the city chose to move apparatus or personnel there while planning or construction proceeded. A $25,000 budget amendment to cover due diligence (appraisal, environmental and building inspections) was attached to the resolution staff asked council to adopt.
Fire Chief Greg Woodward (chief’s name as…
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