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City staff previews two fire-capital projects: wildland station and a public-safety/housing campus
Summary
Engineering staff presented two early-stage fire-department capital concepts: a wildland fire/training facility planned near the wastewater treatment plant and a mixed-use public-safety campus on a 27-acre 'Shark Bite' parcel that would include a fire admin building and affordable housing; staff expects a council review in September for design-build proposals.
Engineering and capital-projects staff presented two conceptual fire-department capital projects and emphasized early artist involvement to integrate public art.
David Peterson, Capital Improvements engineering staff, described a design-build wildland facility that would move a currently makeshift wildland operation from the airport into a multi-use building with a shared training center. "I'm David Peterson. I work here in engineering with Capital Improvements," he said, noting that design-build delivery can reduce change-order costs and streamline coordination. Staff plans to complete a proposal review and bring a recommendation to council, likely in September.
On a separate 27-acre parcel referenced as the 'Shark Bite,' staff described a conceptual public-safety campus that would combine a fire station and administration building with mixed-density affordable housing and a potable water filling station to serve nearby residents who lack convenient water access. Commissioners asked about community rooms and public use in fire stations; staff said many local examples include community or training rooms that can be shared, though expansions may depend on budget and phased construction.
Peterson said the projects are preliminary and that staff will continue public outreach, coordinate across departments and return with more detailed proposals and cost estimates as design advances. The commission encouraged early artist involvement and community programming at both sites.
