$3 million pricetag for fire station work

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Improvement does not come cheap. That fact was reinforced by Peckham & Wright Architects Inc. in a report to the Jefferson City Public Safety Committee during its meeting Monday afternoon.

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The report outlined the list of improvements that need to be made to the five different fire stations in Jefferson City, ranging from the critical to the beneficial. The estimated cost, if all of the recommended changes are made, comes to more than $3 million.

City Administrator Steve Rasmussen said items listed as critical issues, including water backflow prevention improvements and the addition of more smoke detectors in the vehicle bays and work areas, have already been addressed at a cost of more than $163,000.

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JCLifer 2 years, 1 month ago

Sorry, they already spent too much money on the bike bridge, the mud tunnel plans, the convention center, several consultants, and the new fleet of city vehicles.

Maybe the firemen can sleep under the bike bridge or in the mud tunnel instead.

redblack564 2 years, 1 month ago

Hey Lifer, The city and state didn't spend any money on the bike bridge, it was Federal Money the state had to spend or lose it. that being said I don't think the Ped bridge should have been built, the money should have went back to the GOV. and put towards the Trillions that we owe. but protecting the men who protect us, that is priceless.

hudson 2 years, 1 month ago

sounds like a good deal to me. NOT!

muleman 2 years, 1 month ago

I just wonder how many fire stations could be built new for 3 million dollars

gofish 2 years, 1 month ago

I think you make an EXCELLENT point. However, if my understanding is correct, one new station will be built to replace Station 3 and will include new space to house an ambulance that will put medical response much closer to the northwest side of the city which is heavily populated by nursing homes and residential housing.

JCLifer 2 years, 1 month ago

Wonder what the pricetag will be for repairing the streets and curbs that have been allowed to deteriorate?

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