HomeMy WebLinkAboutNew City Fire Station - North SphereCITY OF PALM DESERT
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
STAFF REPORT
REQUEST: PROVIDE DIRECTION RELATIVE TO SITE SELECTION FOR A
NEW CITY FIRE STATION
SUBMITTED BY: Carlos L. Ortega, City Manager
DATE: October 13, 2005
CONTENT: Existing/Proposed Stations Radius Map (1.5 miles)
Recommendation
By Minute Motion:
1. PROVIDE DIRECTION relative to site selection for a new City Fire Station that
will serve the future needs of the City's North Sphere.
Discussion
During the FY 2005-2006 Budget Discussion, the City Council directed staff to explore
the option to construct a new City Fire Station that would replace Fire Station No. 71,
which is located at the intersection of Portola Avenue/Country Club Drive.
County Fire officials and staff initiated discussions on a suitable site for the proposed
station, as there are various Redevelopment Agency properties in this area. Staffs
initial recommendation was for a station at the corner of Julie Lane and Portola Avenue.
However, the Fire Department indicated that this location was not preferred, as they
would obtain better response coverage if the station were located on the Agency's 170-
acre site (Portola Avenue/Frank Sinatra Drive).
Aside from site selection, the design of this new facility would consider the City's future
growth for the next twenty-five years. With the anticipated population increase, fire/life
safety needs, and projected call volumes, this station may eventually house department
headquarters, an additional engine/ambulatory company, and a truck company. Upon
further discussion with the Fire Department, they would like the City to consider an
11,000 sq. ft facility, on approximately three acres, with the following general
specifications:
• Dual Bedroom Design
• Individual Unisex Bathrooms with Showers
• Administrative Offices with a Lobby Area
• Four Bays, Two Apparatus Deep
• Exercise Room
• Separate Climate Controlled Storage Building
• Exhaust Evacuation System
• Commercially Equipped Kitchen
• Oversize Hose Rack
• Covered Employee Parking
Proposed New Fire Station
October 13, 2005
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Please note that these specifications are only preliminary in nature. Due to the unique
characteristics of a fire station, there are many items to consider in depth during the
planning phase. A fair construction estimate for this station would be from $6-$8 million
based upon a two -three year outlook for construction initiation. Once the City Council
provides approval for site location, Staff will return to Council with a request for
qualifications to select an architect.
Approved By:
Carlos L. Orteg
City Manager
Reviewed By:
Homer Cro/
Assistant Ci
anager, Development Services
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