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Fire chief urges consultant study after mold, window and brick problems at Station 1
Summary
The fire chief reported mold remediation is complete at Fire Station 1 but testing showed leaking windows and vertical column cracks; staff estimated immediate repairs and a consultant needs-assessment would cost up to $355,000, with written estimates requested before committing to repair, expansion or replacement plans.
Fire Station 1 has been made safe after mold remediation, but further exterior failures mean the city faces choices about repair, renovation or replacement, the fire chief told the finance committee.
The fire chief (S4) said the mold issue has been addressed and personnel have returned to the building, but water testing found leaking windows and cracked brick columns. A contractor's email estimate put the brick-column work at about $25,000 (written estimate pending), and…
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