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Council approves BRW for design of two fire stations after debate over local firms and ethics concerns
Summary
The council approved design contracts for Fire Station Nos. 9 and 11 with BRW Architects (College Station) despite council discussion about hiring local firms, past station performance and a public allegation about document alteration involving a firm representative; staff said reusing prior designs yields cost savings.
Council voted to authorize professional services agreements with BRW Architects of College Station to provide design and bid‑phase services for Fire Station No. 9 and Fire Station No. 11.
Council members debated the recommendation at length. Supporters pointed to BRW’s statewide experience designing fire stations and said reusing elements of past designs can lower design fees. "We are seeing some economies of scale from working with the…
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