Summary
Surprise conditions at Stations 1 and 5 added $60,285 to the renovation contract, bringing it to $4.35 million — only 3.62% over original. Stations 2, 4 and 8 are done; Stations 1 and 5 should finish in the next couple of months. Stations 6 and 7 are next, likely full replacements rather than renovations.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jul 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
Adds $60,285.40 to a contract now totaling about $4.35 million.
Firefighters get updated, functional stations; residents get better emergency response facilities.
Mentions & discussions (3)
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.
Finance - Jul 20, 2026
Surprise conditions at Stations 1 and 5 added $60,285 to the renovation contract, bringing it to $4.35 million — only 3.62% over original. Stations 2, 4 and 8 are done; Stations 1 and 5 should finish in the next couple of months. Stations 6 and 7 are next, likely full replacements rather than renovations.
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.
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