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URA approves $75,000 to replace HVAC at Fire Station 3
Summary
The Forest Park URA authorized $75,000 to replace the aging heating and air system at the old Fire Station 3 after staff described the boiler as irreparable and noted asbestos abatement is excluded from the bid. The motion passed after a brief discussion of scope and occupants.
The Forest Park Urban Redevelopment Agency voted to authorize $75,000 to replace the heating and air system at the old Fire Station 3, a building the board was told dates to 1942 and currently houses seven staff.
Staff explained that the station runs on a decades‑old boiler and a failing air system, and that “the heat will not be repaired…because of the age of the system,” leaving replacement as the viable option. The presentation noted asbestos abatement was excluded from the $75,000 estimate and would be an additional cost if identified.
Miss Kimberly James moved to approve the repair work, and the motion was seconded and carried unanimously. Board members asked whether the quoted price included removal of the boiler; staff said the current proposal likely bypasses full boiler removal and that additional remediation could be necessary if asbestos is found.
The board discussed the ownership and funding context: the URA owns the old fire station and leases it to the city, while funds available in URA accounts were described as intended for area redevelopment. No further appropriation conditions were attached; staff will proceed with the vendor under the approved scope and return with any required change orders or unexpected remediation costs.
Next steps: staff will engage the on‑call contractor (Aries) as part of the procurement/repair process and report back to the board if asbestos abatement or other costs arise.
