City Council Packet November 3, 2025

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Fire Station No. 1 Space Needs City Council Quick Reference Guide Project Overview Fire Station No. 1 will be rebuilt to address critical operational deficiencies and improve emergency response capabilities. The facility will serve as a modern, multi-purpose emergency services hub with enhanced training, administrative, and response capabilities. Key Financial Information • Construction Cost: $18,798,552.63 (does not include soft costs) • Property Tax Levy Impact: 8.3% increase (based on $20 million total) • EMS Area Cost: $3 million total ($2M first floor, $1M second floor) Facility Space Comparison Current Station 1 Proposed Station 1 • 6 Fire bays • 2 Ambulance bays • 2 Paramedic rooms • 3 Bathrooms • Limited training space • No decontamination area • No physical training area • 5 Fire bays • 3 Ambulance bays • 8 Paramedic/Firefighter rooms • 4 Bathrooms • Classroom with kitchenette • Decontamination space (794 SF) • Physical training area (732 SF) • Fire admin offices (691 SF) Key Community Benefits Improved Emergency Response • Enhanced ambulance capacity (3 bays vs. 2) for growing EMS demand • Central location enables faster response times across the city • Administrative staff on-site can respond immediately to emergencies Health and Safety Improvements • Decontamination spaces to reduce cancer-causing carcinogen exposure • On-site physical training meets OSHA requirements for firefighter fitness • Modern facilities improve firefighter health, reduce injuries, and lower long-term costs Training and Education • Enhanced classroom space for monthly EMS and fire training • Ability to train multiple stations simultaneously • Community fire safety education programs Police Partnership • Satellite office for increased police visibility and faster response • Private meeting space for School Resource Officers with parents and students • Enhanced coordination between police, fire, and EMS Page 183 of 322