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City of Euless

Capital Project Request

Department: FIRE DEPARTMENT Date Prepared: March 14, 2019
Submitted By: WES RHODES Date Completed:

Project Title: FIRE STATION # 1
Project Type: FACILITIES Sub -Type: BUILDING
Project CODE: FM2006 Priority: A
COUNCIL AUTHORIZATION:
October 8, 2019: Approved Resolution No. 19- 1557, authorizing the City Secretary to publish a notice declaring intention to
issue certificates of obligation in an amount not to exceed $ 7,500,000 for public improvements to fire department facilities.
October 8, 2019: Approved Resolution No. 19- 1558, declaring expectation to reimburse expenditures with proceeds of future
debt. The City expects to expend funds for acquiring, designing, constructing, improving, expanding, and equipping one or
more fire stations ( including the demolition of existing Fire Station # 1).
October 22, 2019: Authorized the City Manager to negotiate and execute an Architectural Services Contract with Oxley
Williams Tharp Architects for the construction of Fire Station No. 1.
January 14, 2020: Approved the first and final reading of Ordinance No. 2235, authorizing the issuance of " City of Euless,
Texas, Tax and Waterworks and Sewer System ( Limited Pledge) Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2020".
May 12, 2020: Awarded Bid No. 008- 20 for the purchase of a double -wide manufactured home to Clayton Homes. This unit
will serve as temporary housing for Fire Station No. 1 staff during the renovations of the existing site. The estimated
expenditure is $ 80, 350.
May 26, 2020: Approved the first and final reading of Ordinance No. 2244 authorizing the issuance of "City of Euless, Texas
Tax Notes, Series 2020".
May 26, 2020: Approved Resolution No. 20- 1577 declaring expectation to reimburse expenditures with proceeds of future
debt.
August 11, 2020: Approved the full demolition of Fire Station No. 1, 201 East Ash Lane, to GFC Contracting, to include
removal of the structure, driveways and approaches, and return the site to rough grade. Demolition services are provided
through the BuyBoard Job Ordering Contract ( JOC) program # 520- 16. The estimated expenditure is $ 65, 882.
February 9, 2021: Awarded Request For Competitive Sealed Proposal ( RFCSP) No. 002- 21 for the construction of Fire
Station No. 1 in the amount of $ 5, 147, 500, authorized an owner controlled contingency not to exceed 10%, and authorized the
City Manager to enter into a construction contract with Modern Contractors.
April 13, 2021: Authorized the purchase of a fire station alerting system for Fire Station No. 1 from US Digital Designs, Inc.
using HGAC Contract No. EC07-20. The estimated expenditure is $ 150, 372.29.
RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER PROJECTS AND/OR MASTER PLAN:

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The project consists of the demolition of fire station No. 1 located at 201 E. Ash lane. The station was originally constructed
30+ years ago and can no longer meet the functional demands of a full service fire station. The building has had small
improvements and minor upgrades to the living areas but no major modifications to the overall building structure. The project
scope includes professional services and construction of a new 12, 000- 15, 000 sq ft. station to include four (4) double deep
bays to accommodate an aerial ladder truck, fire engine, and ambulance; living quarters; and operation offices for staff. The
additional bay space planned in the facility allows for the housing of reserve vehicles and equipment. The professional
services includes architecture services, engineering, and construction cost estimates.
PROJECT SCHEDULE:
Began Design: December 2019
Design Complete: August 2020
Began Construction: March 2021
Construction Complete: January 2023
JUSTIFICATION:
The current station cannot be upgraded to current codes and standards without incurring significant expenses. The new
construction will provide the following:
1. An ADA and construction code compliant building;
2. A facility to support increasing demand in an area of the City experiencing rapid growth;
3. Allow for the deployment of a double company response station: Ladder / Engine / Medic.
4. New facility that is user friendly and meets the needs of station personnel.
5. A building that will meet current energy / ventilation / electrical codes and function more efficiently.
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