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TO: Mayor John Laesch
FROM: Mike Kaufman, Assistant Fire Chief
Theo Van De Sampel, Emergency Management Coordinator
DATE: August 10, 2026
SUBJECT:
Requesting authorization for the use of funds not to exceed $720,000 to complete FF&E (furniture, fixtures, and equipment) purchases for Fire Station 4, Fire Administrative Headquarters, and Emergency Management Agency (EMA).
PURPOSE:
[The requested funding will furnish the new Fire Station 4, Fire Administrative Headquarters, and EMA with furniture, fixtures, equipment, and other essential materials necessary to ensure the facility is fully operational upon opening and provides a safe and functional working environment for fire and administrative personnel.]
BACKGROUND:
The new building is scheduled to open in November 2026. Certain furniture, fixtures, and equipment for the new facility have extended lead times, requiring orders to be placed promptly to ensure timely delivery and secure current pricing.
DISCUSSION:
A properly furnished and equipped fire station is essential to maintaining effective emergency response operations. Modern furnishings and equipment provide a safer, healthier work environment, reduce fatigue, improve morale, and support firefighters in performing effectively during emergency incidents. The completion of a fully operational Fire Station 4 and Administrative Headquarters also demonstrates the City's continued investment in public safety and its commitment to providing high-quality emergency services to residents and visitors.
A new Emergency Management Agency (EMA) building with a properly funded Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FF&E) budget ensures the facility is fully operational from day one. Investing in essential furnishings, communications technology, emergency operations equipment, and security systems improves emergency response, enhances coordination among agencies, increases operational efficiency, and protects the city's long-term investment. A complete FF&E bud...
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