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Lewiston weighs $7.8M Lisbon Street fire station, HUD grant and timing amid tax concerns
Summary
Councilors reviewed a proposed $7.78 million Lisbon Street fire station LCIP project with a $1 million HUD congressionally directed grant. Officials said ~25–30% of the grant has been spent on land and surveys, but delays could increase costs and risk repayment if the project is not completed by the grant deadline.
Director Roy and Fire Chief Karen presented the fire department’s portion of the operating budget and the proposed Lisbon Street fire station LCIP at the council’s budget workshop.
Director Roy said the fire budget shows an overall increase of roughly 12%, with firefighter personnel costs rising because of a new labor contract and fixed‑cost increases including higher hydrant rental due to recommended water rate changes. He identified a Lisbon Street fire station replacement project in the LCIP estimated at about $7.78 million, of which the city’s share is roughly $7.04 million after expected offsets.
Chief Karen and Deputy…
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