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Council hears plan for new Station 8; design‑build contract estimates $4.66 million and timeline of about 13 months
Summary
Fire chief and SLI Group presented a design‑build contract for Fire Station 8 with a preliminary estimate of $4.66 million, three apparatus bays, room for a reserve unit and a mid‑August 2026 projected occupancy if approved; council praised cost reductions and asked about change‑order protections.
City officials presented a design‑build contract and preliminary plans for a new Fire Station 8 during the July 9 meeting, with a team from SLI Group and Fire Chief Sims outlining scope, schedule and budget.
The most newsworthy detail: the preliminary combined cost for design and construction is $4,660,000 and staff said, if approved, the full design and procurement process would take about 13 months with possible occupancy in mid‑August 2026.
Why it matters: the station is part of the department’s footprint and is intended to house at least three apparatus with space for a reserve unit; council members emphasized cost control and repeatability for future stations.
Chief Sims asked the council to approve contractual documents that would allow full design and subsequent subcontractor bidding; staff said the final guaranteed…
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