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Cortland Fire Protection District outlines $3 million station expansion, seeks TIF support
Summary
Fire Chief Trent Moser and Trustee Mark Yaeger presented plans for a $3 million addition and renovation to the Cortland fire station — including six new bays — and said the department will request $300,000 annually for six years in TIF funds; no formal board vote was taken at the April 13 meeting.
Cortland Fire Protection District Chief Trent Moser presented plans for a major expansion and renovation of the town's fire station, estimating total costs at about $3 million. The proposed addition would be roughly 120 feet by 70 feet, include space for six new vehicle bays, three offices and a receptionist area, and renovations to the older portion of the station to create new bunks, a gear room and a new exhaust system.
Trustee Mark Yaeger provided financial context and said the fire board plans to request Tax Increment Financing (TIF) assistance of $300,000 per year for six years to support the project. Yaeger also summarized tax levy allocations and said current tax revenues alone cannot yet support full‑time staffing levels for the department. The board heard the presentation but did not record a formal vote on TIF assistance at the meeting.
