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Council authorizes mayor to sign ground lease with Jacksonville State University for new Fire Station 2
Summary
Council approved a ground lease authorizing the mayor to sign an agreement with Jacksonville State University to site a new Fire Station 2 on the JSU campus, a move staff said will redistribute equipment and shorten response times on the city's north end.
Council voted to authorize the mayor to sign a ground lease with Jacksonville State University that will allow Jacksonville Fire Station 2 to operate on JSU property.
Council discussion described the lease as a partnership expected to benefit both the university and residents on the city's north end by redistributing fire and EMS equipment to improve response times. Staff said the agreement had been negotiated by city representatives and appeared ready for signature; council then moved, seconded and adopted the authorization on a recorded vote.
A council member asked whether a third‑party EMS contractor would be required to provide the same level of service to the campus; staff replied that an EMS company would be bound only by the terms of any contract it accepted and that the city must conduct due diligence when selecting a provider.
The motion to authorize the mayor to sign the lease carried on roll call. The council also approved related procurement and staffing items on the consent agenda that the city said will support station operations.
