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Council reviews fire station design, possible bond; fire district pledges about $1 million
Summary
Councilmember Kyle Stevens presented architectural drawings for a proposed new fire station, including a generator; the fire district has committed approximately $1 million and the council discussed a potential general obligation bond that could raise average property taxes by about $120 per year.
Councilmember Kyle Stevens shared architectural drawings and elements for a proposed new Fillmore fire station, noting a generator will be included to provide emergency power. The council discussed funding options and expressed a preference for a general obligation bond to obtain a lower interest rate; Stevens said the fire district has committed about $1 million toward the project. Stevens estimated an expected average property tax increase of about $120 per year if the bond proceeds as discussed.
Council discussion also covered coordinating public outreach to explain the need for a new building and how bond funding would work. No formal financing decision or bond resolution was made at the May 12 meeting; the council discussed next steps for public education and potential ballot or funding timelines.
