Summary
Council approved $50,763 in change orders on the fire station renovation — the big driver was replacing leaking gas lines at Station 4. The project total is now $4,250,763.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jul 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
Adds $50,762.74 to the contract, now $4,250,762.74 total.
Firefighters working out of Stations 2 and 4, and the neighborhoods they protect.
Mentions & discussions (4)
City Council - Jul 20, 2026
Unexpected problems found during fire station renovations — bad duct work at Station 1 and foundation waterproofing at Station 5 — added $60,285 to the project, bringing the total to about $4.35 million. Council confirmed it stays within the approved budget.
City Council - Jun 1, 2026
Stations 2, 4 and 8 are nearly done and Stations 1 and 5 are underway; Stations 6 and 7 may need teardown and rebuild. Change Order No. 2 added $57,420.
Finance - Jun 1, 2026
Stations 2, 4 and 8 are done; 1 and 5 are underway; stations 6 and 7 likely need full replacement, with 7 the priority. The $57,421 change order covers surprises found in old buildings plus owner-requested upgrades like bigger showers and an open layout.
City Council - Feb 2, 2026
Council approved $50,763 in change orders on the fire station renovation — the big driver was replacing leaking gas lines at Station 4. The project total is now $4,250,763.
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