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Council debates scaling back Fire Station 1 plan after bids come in over budget
Summary
Staff told the council Fire Station 1 bids were roughly $125,000 over budget, including a $148,000 radiant-floor alternate; councilors discussed dropping the radiant-floor alternate, phasing lower bays later, rebidding a reduced design, and seeking grant funding (a pending Lowe’s grant) to bridge the gap.
Councilors reviewed bids for additions to Fire Station 1 and questioned how to reconcile the project with budget limitations after the lowest responsible bid exceeded staff estimates.
A staff presenter described the planned work: three new truck bays on the upper level, three additional lower-level bays, and an alternate bid for radiant (heated) floor systems priced at about $148,000. The presenter said the total came in roughly $125,000 over the project budget, including the alternate.
Council discussion focused on trade-offs. One council member urged thinking about future…
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