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Council approves limited redesign work for Fire Station 82 after debate over cost and timing
Summary
Council authorized a scoped redesign to reduce Fire Station 82's footprint and cost and to return with updated cost estimates; motion passed on a 3-2 vote after public frustration about delays and costs.
Staff asked the council to authorize a limited additional design scope and budget amendment to re-evaluate the Fire Station 82 design and possibly reduce the building footprint and equipment bays. Andrew McDonald (engineering) described the request as a first step to look at footprint reductions and cost savings and said staff will return with updated cost estimates and revised bid documents.
Councilors debated whether to spend more on redesign work given rising estimates; one resident urged acceleration, saying local property taxes have already helped fund the project and that response-time improvements are overdue. After discussion, council approved the amendment to proceed with a reduced-scope redesign. Roll-call: Ernest Aye; Hendershot Yes; Johnson No; Vice Mayor Bogue No; Mayor (Burd/Bird) Aye (motion passed).
