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TO: Mayor John Laesch
FROM: Mike Kaufman, Assistant Fire Chief
DATE: June 10, 2025
SUBJECT:
Requesting authorization for the use of funds not to exceed $455,000 to complete FF&E (furniture, fixtures, and equipment) purchases for new fire stations 9 and 13.
PURPOSE:
The funding will be used to furnish new fire stations 9 and 13 with all furniture, fixtures, essential equipment, and other materials to ensure the operational readiness and comfort of fire personnel.
BACKGROUND:
New fire station 13 is scheduled to open in December 2025, and fire station 9 to open in February 2026. Certain furniture, fixtures, and equipment for these stations have a long lead time per our vendors and orders need to be placed soon to guarantee delivery times and pricing.
DISCUSSION:
Having a well-equipped fire station allows firefighters to respond quickly and efficiently to emergencies. Modern furnishings and updated equipment contribute to safer, healthier, working conditions for firefighters, reducing fatigue and improving morale, which directly impacts performance in high-stress situations. Having a new, well-furnished fire station shows commitment to community well-being and symbolizes the priority to public safety of residents and visitors of Aurora.
Funds of $455,000 have been included in the project budgets for FS 9 and FS 13 for FFE (furniture, fixtures, and expenses) costs. These amounts were presented to the council during the spring as a component of the comprehensive fire station cost discussions. $290,000 has been budgeted for FS 13 and $165,000 for FS 9. The amounts have been incorporated into the total costs for each station as discussed earlier this spring. The difference in funding allocation occurs because FS 13 is a brand-new response station for the Fire Department, and FS 9 is a relocation of a current station. The Fire Department will be moving functional items from the current FS 9 to new FS 9.
Staff has worked diligently to produce an accurate e...
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