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City staff outline $45.17 million in facility needs for possible 2026 bond, recommend $13.13M for fire projects
Summary
Staff told the Richardson City Council the citywide facility needs total about $45.17 million and recommended funding $13.13 million in a 2026 bond for three fire projects (an apparatus building, renovations at Fire Station 6, and design work for Fire Station 7); staff said alternate funding options will be returned to council for other facilities.
City facilities staff presented a final bond deep-dive on recommended facility projects and costs as the Richardson City Council considered priorities for a potential 2026 bond program.
Wayne Quorum, the city’s director of facilities and fleet, said staff had completed a facilities condition assessment and prioritized projects that scored a “D” (immediate need). He outlined three fire-related projects totaling an estimated $36.4 million: an $8.5 million Fire Apparatus Building to store reserve apparatus and provide maintenance bays; a $2.1 million renovation and additions at Fire Station 6 (including fitness and…
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