Huber Heights officials presented renderings and a proposed schedule to renovate and expand Fire Station 23 and received council approval to solicit construction bids. App Architecture represented by Tim Beamon and Maria presented a design that adds new dorms, restrooms and a workout area while keeping the station operational during construction.

Staff said the project will be executed in two phases: build the addition on the south side, then renovate existing areas. Beamon estimated pre-bid advertising would begin Jan. 14, with bids opened around Feb. 12 and an award targeted at the council meeting following bid opening. If the process follows schedule, staff said contracts could be finalized in late February and construction could begin by mid-March. Architects estimated the project would take roughly a year in two phases (longer for the addition, shorter for the renovation) while keeping station operations in service.

Council members asked about code reviews and tornado-shelter requirements; staff said planning commission approvals are complete and a peer review of shelter plans is underway. The station will remain open during construction, and staff acknowledged temporary loss of some amenities (for example the kitchen) during work. Council agreed to move the bid solicitation to Monday's agenda; no objections were recorded.