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Council authorizes planning for new Elizabeth Street fire station
Summary
The council authorized the city manager to begin planning and design work for an additional fire station on Elizabeth Street; the motion passed unanimously.
The Athens City Council authorized the city manager to begin planning for the design and future construction of an additional fire station on Elizabeth Street.
Council members approved the motion without opposition, directing staff to pursue architecture and planning services to develop designs and bring options back to the council. The item was presented to the council as an authorization to begin planning only; no construction contract or budget appropriation was approved at the meeting.
Council members framed the authorization as a necessary next step for public safety and future growth. The city manager and staff will prepare schematic designs, cost estimates and timing for council review, and the item will return for budget consideration and procurement steps if council advances the project.
The motion was made and seconded during new business and passed on a roll call vote. Staff emphasized this resolution authorizes planning and design work only.
