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Atascadero council awards $31.07 million design‑build contract for public safety facilities
Summary
The Atascadero City Council voted unanimously to award a design‑build contract for a new Fire Station 1, upgrades to Fire Station 2 and a detached police dispatch facility. Construction is expected to start in 2026 and be substantially complete in 2027; staff proposed bond financing with Measure D20 revenues to cover debt service.
The Atascadero City Council unanimously approved a design‑build contract with F&H Construction and LDA Partners to replace Fire Station 1, renovate Fire Station 2 and build a detached police dispatch facility.
Deputy City Manager Lara Christensen told the council the project responds to long‑standing deficiencies at the city’s public safety buildings and follows voter approval of Measure D20, which provided funding to address facility needs. Christensen said the larger Fire Station 1 will expand from about 5,400 square feet to roughly 16,556 square feet and include a fully operational emergency operations center.
Administrative Services Director Jeri Rangel said staff recommends using bond financing for the bulk of construction costs and that the city would use Measure D20…
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