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Grundy Center secures $8,000 planning grant, advances easement as it explores Fire/Ambulance station expansion
Summary
The council accepted an $8,000 Ripple Effect grant to pay engineering fees for a planning phase to expand the Fire/Ambulance Station at 507 F Avenue and authorized an easement to support the project; no construction decision was made.
The Grundy Center City Council on July 7 accepted a Ripple Effect grant award of $8,000 to pay engineering fees for a planning phase of a proposed addition to the Fire/Ambulance Station at 507 F Avenue.
Mayor Dr. Paul Eberline introduced Jay Duncan and Nathan Butler of Heart of Iowa and Ethan Pitt, an Aureon representative, who presented details of the award and said the funds will support preliminary engineering and planning work. Council discussed options for a roughly 60‑by‑70‑foot addition that could reconfigure bays and internal space to better accommodate modern ambulance rigs and on‑site 24‑hour staffing.
Dwight Gliem, a meeting visitor, said about 4,200 square feet could accommodate three ambulance bays, office space, a small training room, a supply room and sleep quarters for staff. Council members noted the city will need formal architectural plans, potential property acquisition from the adjacent landowner and further budget analysis before any construction decision.
The council simultaneously approved Resolution 2025‑35, authorizing Mayor Eberline and Clerk Kristy Sawyer to sign documents granting access and utility easements along the north side of 507 F Avenue to Heart of Iowa Ventures, LLC, to support site access and utilities for future work. Rasmussen moved the resolution; Mcdonald seconded and the motion carried five ayes.
No further formal action to begin construction or bond financing was taken at the meeting; council members described the grant and easement as early planning steps and said additional public discussion and design work will follow.
