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Superior council approves 30 contracts for North End Fire Station despite roughly $800,000 funding gap
Summary
The Superior Common Council approved 30 construction contracts to move the North End Fire Station into construction, while the public safety committee reported the project has an estimated cost of about $10.6 million and an $800,000 funding shortfall likely to be addressed by a future bond.
The Superior Common Council voted unanimously Tuesday to approve a package of 30 contracts that the public safety committee recommended to build the North End Fire Station.
The public safety committee chair told the council the bidding process produced 106 bids across 31 scopes of work and that the complete construction package is recommended for approval to secure current pricing. The committee’s estimate places the total project cost at just over $10,600,000, leaving an estimated funding gap of roughly $800,000 that the city plans to cover through a future funding mechanism, most likely an additional bond in 2027.
“From the budget standpoint, the total project cost is now estimated at just over $10,600,000. That creates a funding gap of a range of roughly $800,000 from what we bonded already,” the chair said, urging the council to approve the contracts so the city can secure current pricing and move into construction.
Councilor Allen moved to approve all 30 contracts; Councilor Fennessy seconded. The motion carried by voice vote; no roll-call tally was read.
The committee said the design of the station remains largely unchanged, with minor value engineering already completed to help control costs. The committee recommended covering the remaining balance through a bond anticipated in 2027 rather than delaying construction or redesigning the project.
Next steps include finalizing contract documents and moving toward the construction phase under the awarded contracts. The council did not adopt an immediate additional funding measure; the plan provided to the council calls for addressing the shortfall in next year’s capital plan or via a separate bond measure.
