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Ordinance in the Amount of $286,872 Amending the Fire Stations Bond Fund (Series 2019) Capital Project Budget
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Department: Fire
Council District: 1 and 2
Council Priority: Promote Public Safety & Reduce Crime
Public Hearing:
Advertising Date/By:
Contact 1 and Phone: Bobby Nugent, Fire Chief, 373-2297
Contact 2 and Phone: Richard Lusk, Finance Director 373-2077
PURPOSE: To amend the Fire Stations Bond Fund to fund demolition of the existing burn tower, engineering services for the new burn facilities, and a temporary fire station used during replacement of Fire Station #7.
BACKGROUND: On May 21, 2019, City Council authorized establishment of the Fire Stations Bond Fund (Series 2019) for the purpose of funding the replacement of Fire Stations 7 and 56, new fire training facilities and emergency equipment.
BUDGET IMPACT: Funding for the burn facilities of $106,872 and temporary Station #7 of $180,000, will come from bonds issued in FY19-20.
RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED: The Fire Department requests City Council approval of the attached budget ordinance amending the Fire Stations Bond Fund (Series 2019) Capital Project Budget, in the amount of $286,872.