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Oak Grove gets fire station construction timetable; council raises questions about soft costs
Summary
Architects are preparing fire station construction drawings for an early-April bid; councilors reviewed estimates, requested clarification of soft costs and discussed local procurement to reduce expenses.
Oak Grove staff said architects are preparing construction drawings for a proposed fire station and expect to put the project out to bid in early April, with bids due roughly 30 days later and construction anticipated to start after July if financing and approvals proceed.
Staff and council discussed cost estimates, specifically “soft costs” in the project budget. Council members asked the architect and staff to itemize soft costs to check for duplication and to evaluate which items the city could manage locally (for example, site work, temporary facilities, or flag installation) to reduce overall cost. Staff said they had begun an itemized spreadsheet and would share soft-cost details with council members.
The council also noted that public hearings on bond issuance to fund the project would likely be required in April and early May, and staff said they were coordinating the timing with the architect and bond counsel to avoid special meetings where possible. No bond issuance or contract award took place at the meeting; staff will return with bids and public‑hearing scheduling.
