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Boerne council approves $847,500 amendment for Fire Station No. 2 design
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Summary
The Boerne City Council voted 5–0 to authorize up to $847,500 in additional design and engineering services for Fire Station No. 2, covering expanded building program, civil work for roadway improvements and technology/AV/security costs. Staff said the change reflects added land, drainage and safety needs.
The Boerne City Council on April 28 unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the city manager to execute an amendment to the professional services contract for design work on Fire Station No. 2, adding up to $847,500 for expanded engineering and design scope.
City staff told the council that the project has evolved since the original agreement: the plan shifted from a roughly 15,000-square-foot station on about 3 acres to a single-story facility in the 22,000–23,000-square-foot range on a 6-acre site after an additional roughly 3 acres was deeded to the city. Staff said the larger footprint and site topography required more civil engineering — including turn lanes and roadway realignment — to safely accommodate aerial and pumper apparatus.
Chief Paul, who described the relocated, at‑grade design, said: “That resulted in a fully at grade single story facility,” and noted the move improved operational flow and allowed for added training spaces above the decontamination area. Staff also highlighted plans for community-use space such as a satellite library and display areas.
Staff presented a line-item request that totaled $847,500: $655,000 for expanded design/engineering work, $32,500 for technology, audio‑visual and security, and $160,000 to design Esperanza Boulevard roadway improvements, which the presenter said were not part of the original architect scope. The council was told this amendment concerned design and engineering only; construction costs and contract awards would come later once bidding is complete.
Dr. Mack moved the resolution to approve the amendment; the motion was seconded and passed by a 5–0 vote. Council members asked multiple clarifying questions about whether additional design changes were expected; staff replied they do not anticipate further amendments to the design/engineering contract and plan to bid construction in late summer with work starting in late fall.
The council’s action authorizes the city to finish design work so the project can be put out to bid. No construction contract was approved at the meeting; staff said the next steps are completion of design, solicitation of bids and a future council decision on construction contracts and funding for the full project.
Action recorded: Resolution No. 2026‑R‑23 authorizing the city manager to execute an amendment to the architect professional services contract for Fire Station No. 2 design services (amount not to exceed $847,500).
