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Board authorizes RFQ for architect for Shepherd station planning and schedules Truth‑in‑Taxation planning meeting
Summary
The San Jacinto County ESD board authorized a request for qualifications (RFQ) process for an architect to begin planning a Shepherd fire station and approved coordination with the tax assessor for truth‑in‑taxation scheduling, proposing a special meeting Aug. 3 at 5 p.m.
Commissioners moved to begin work toward a new Shepherd fire station by soliciting architectural proposals and directed the building committee and the district attorney to develop an RFQ/RFQ process. The discussion examined modular construction options, potential FEMA grant opportunities and rough cost expectations, and commissioners agreed staff should pursue grants and prepare initial design budgeting.
Separately, staff and legal counsel reviewed the Truth‑in‑Taxation calendar and recommended a special meeting early in August to propose the 2027 budget and tax rate; commissioners agreed to tentatively meet on Aug. 3 at 5:00 p.m. and authorized the manager to coordinate with the tax assessor on required calculations and notices. The board was advised that final adoption could require additional special meetings depending on certified appraisal numbers and newspaper deadlines.
Commissioners asked the building committee to present options and cost estimates and requested staff continue exploring grant opportunities to reduce the district’s capital burden. An RFQ for architects was authorized to move the design and grant‑seeking work forward.
