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Bryan temporarily closes Fire Station 4 after mold discovery; crews relocated while repairs planned
Summary
The city manager reported to the Bryan City Council that Fire Station 4 has been temporarily closed after staff discovered mold, and the city has relocated Medic 4 to Station 1 and Engine 4 and its crew to Station 5 while repairs are planned.
The city manager reported to the Bryan City Council that Fire Station 4 has been temporarily closed after staff discovered mold, and the closure was made to protect firefighter health and safety. To maintain response coverage, the report said Medic 4 is operating out of Station 1 and Engine 4 and its crew have been relocated to Station 5.
"Medic 4 is operating out of Station 1, which allows for optimal response times to areas previously covered by Station 4," the city manager said while describing interim operations. Staff indicated they are meeting with design‑build firms to determine the best approach to replace the station's HVAC system and return personnel and apparatus to Station 4.
The city manager's report also included progress updates on several capital and maintenance projects. Bids for Midtown Lake spillway and dam modification work are set to open April 10, with staff anticipating recommending a construction contract to council in May; staff estimated the work would take about a year and that the lake could be refilled after construction. The Bristol and Esther drainage project has had most storm drain work installed and paving replacements underway; the Hillside Drive drainage and Old Oak storm sewer work is substantially complete and in punchlist phase.
Transportation and utility projects noted in the report included the South College at Williamson roundabout, where contractors have poured concrete and are installing pavers; the intersection was reported to be expected to open by the end of the month. Work on the Chick Lane elevated storage tank is in the ground‑phase schedule, with the steel tank expected to be lifted into place in August.
The manager also reviewed parks and community events scheduled in April, including multiple family events and an open house to share city programs and services. No formal council action was recorded on the station closure during the meeting; the report summarized operational adjustments and next steps for repairs and capital projects.
