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Fire chief proposes $101,000 station remodel; council asks for budget amendment and stewardship plan
Summary
Tremonton's fire chief outlined a station remodel and modest expansion of showers and bunks to support staffing growth and interns; council members asked staff to prepare a budget amendment and broader capital stewardship plan before funding.
Fire Chief presented a proposal to remodel the existing station to add showers, expand locker-room space and add a sixth bedroom to accommodate additional firefighters and paramedic students. The lowest construction quote presented was about $101,000 for the full remodel; contractors proposed on-site shower trailers while work proceeds.
"It's a 101 so it's up to a 101,000, for that whole refund," the chief said when summarizing the low bid. Council members expressed support for improving working conditions but repeatedly emphasized prudence: several members said they could not approve new capital spending without fuller visibility into the capital projects fund and upcoming obligations. One council member said, "I cannot make decisions today without knowing where we're headed with full security," asking staff to map expected near-term capital requests before final appropriation.
Council gave direction for the chief to proceed with procurement steps and return with a formal budget amendment and clearer capital planning context for the full council to approve; staff said existing capital-project balances would be used and that a formal amendment will be presented before funds are committed.
