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Dubuque council approves fire-station study; police report highlights technology, behavioral-health response
Summary
Council contracted a $97,500 fire station location and facility study to guide long-term station investments and condition assessments; police chief presented the 2025 annual report citing low crime, expanded nonsworn analytic staff and more behavioral-health calls handled by specialized officers.
The Dubuque City Council approved a consultant contract on April 6 to complete a comprehensive fire station location and facility study aimed at guiding long-term capital and staffing decisions.
Fire Chief Amy Sheller recommended hiring Wendell + Mitchell Associates for $97,500 to produce a data-driven assessment of station condition, occupancy needs, response-time modeling and prioritized capital costs. The study will estimate repair versus replacement costs for existing stations and model…
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