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Architects show Fremont satellite fire station design; construction estimated under $12 million
Summary
FGM Architects and Boyd Jones presented design development for a new satellite fire station, describing a roughly 15,600 sq ft facility and reporting construction cost estimates just under $11 million and full development costs under $12 million, with bidding expected after September construction documents.
FGM Architects and Boyd Jones Construction presented the design development package for Fremont's planned satellite fire station during the May 26 City Council meeting, showing floor plans, exterior materials and a cost update.
Brian Harton of FGM said the building footprint is about 13,371 square feet with a 2,220 square‑foot second‑floor mezzanine, bringing total finished area to just under 15,600 square feet. Harton described a "hot, warm, cold" contaminant‑control approach to separate apparatus/exhaust zones from living areas and explained choices of durable exterior materials such as burnished concrete masonry units and prefinished aluminum siding with a wood appearance.
John Yockey of Boyd Jones said the updated development budget, informed by subcontractor input, tracks just under $11 million for construction costs and a full development cost under $12 million when design fees, furniture, fixtures and equipment are included. If construction documents are completed on schedule in September, he said the project could go out to bid and the team aims to start construction in spring 2027 with completion in early summer 2028, subject to bids and any unforeseen delays.
Council members praised the focus on firefighter safety and contaminant control. The council approved a resolution related to project authorization during the same meeting; staff said the next steps are finalizing construction documents, producing bid packages, then returning to council for a guaranteed maximum price and construction authorization.
