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Chelsea, CAFA agree to explore new station sites after staff flags sinking building
Summary
Council approved a Letter of Intent with the Chelsea Area Fire Authority to explore potential city sites for a new fire station after staff said the current CAFA facility is sinking because it was built on a landfill.
The Chelsea City Council on March 6 approved a Letter of Intent with the Chelsea Area Fire Authority to explore new station sites after staff reported concerns about the existing facility.
Council heard that the current CAFA building is reportedly sinking because it was built on a landfill, prompting CAFA and city officials to consider possible city sites for a replacement. The motion to approve the Letter of Intent was moved by Bill Ruddock and seconded by Kate Mehuron; the vote was unanimous.
The approval starts a study and site‑exploration process and does not itself authorize site acquisition or construction funding. Staff will coordinate with CAFA and return with technical assessments and recommended next steps.
