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Ferndale staff outlines $32.8M combined public‑safety option; council seeks phased scenarios and funding pathways
Summary
Staff presented a feasibility study for a combined police‑and‑fire headquarters estimated at about $32.8 million and described critical deferred maintenance at existing stations. Council asked for phased 'minimum/better/best' scenarios, grant targets and CIP alignment ahead of the March budget workshop.
Ferndale officials used a large portion of Saturday’s strategic workshop to review the condition of police and fire facilities and options for addressing long‑deferred maintenance.
Colleen Krizan, assistant city manager, and public safety staff described facility condition assessments that identified mechanical, plumbing and HVAC systems near end‑of‑life, undersized apparatus bays, and inadequate living and decontamination facilities at both fire stations and the police department. The 2024 public‑safety headquarters…
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