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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008.06_Fire Station Number 2 RemodelPROJECT COMPLETION REPORT PROJECT: Fire Station No. 2 Remodel DATE PROJECT WAS INITIATED: May. 2004 DATE PROJECT WAS COMPLETED: June. 2008 DEPARTMENT RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROJECT: Fire Department STAFF COMMENTS: FY 2004 -2005 Capital Improvements Fund included a $200,000 allocation for the design and remodel of the former City Hall and fire station At the time the project was conceptualized the fire department protected the entire service area from one fire station. The Capital Improvements Committee and the City Council approved the remodel, which began in September, 2004. The architectural firm BKL Incorporated designed the fire station remodel project. The remodel project created contemporary fire station space including sleeping quarters and a training room. The remodel also created administrative office space and has since been inhabited by the City's Fire Marshal and the Emergency Incident Planner. Some of the features of the fire station include computer wiring diesel exhaust capturing system in the apparatus bay, separate sleeping uarters for the firefighters, both private (firefighter) and ADA- compliant public restroom facilities and a renovated kitchen area The protect also allowed for repairs and upgrades to the electric system the heating, . ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system and the external brick fagade. One of the final improvements under this report was partly funded by a grant from the Office of Homeland Security and included the removal of the old facility generator, and the installation of a facility generator that powers the entire building during a primary power failure. The grant monies totaled $5,197, and the City's share was $27,449. The final improvement included replacing the apparatus driving path on the East side of the fire station. This repair was performed by the Public Works Department The project total cost equaled $248,467. Fire Department DEPARTMENT PROJECT COORDINATOR July 11, 2008 DATE Approved this 28th dayof July, 2008. Brenda Snow, Chairman