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Tulare staff outline Fire Station 64 plan, estimate $16 million and potential 2028 groundbreaking
Summary
Fire Chief Ott told the City Council the proposed Fire Station 64 site requires Caltrans coordination at Cross and Mooney, staff hope for design work in 2026 and possible groundbreaking in 2028 if funding and approvals align; total project cost is estimated at about $16 million.
Fire Chief Ott updated the Tulare City Council on plans for Fire Station 64 on Tuesday, describing coverage- and risk-based reasons for the site, funding pathways under consideration and a tentative multi-year timeline.
Why it matters: A new station is intended to extend emergency coverage into the northeast portion of the city, support ISO-rating goals and reduce emergency response times in a growing area. The project requires intersection safety work with Caltrans at Cross and Mooney and a funding package that could include federal earmarks, state grants, developer fees and a possible future tax measure.
Presentation highlights: Chief Ott summarized short-, medium- and…
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