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18 May, 2009
Things are really picking up speed on the Bond projects and a great deal of progress has been made in the last month. It is with great excitement that we are putting out our first Call for Bids for the seismic upgrades and tenant improvements for the Country Club Station. In addition, permits are in hand for the new Madrona Station and a Call for Bids should be going out shortly. A few remaining issues are being worked out with the County on the Mabana water tank and we expect that permit to be issued by the end of the month. Groundbreaking is scheduled for July on many of these projects and I am looking forward to quick progress as the construction season gets undeway. These projects are significant accomplishments and I thank you all personally for supporting these community efforts. As always, I am always available for questions or comments. Please do not hesitate to call.
Sincerely,
Mike Ganz
Fire Chief
Mabana Station
- A vendor has been selected for the new water tender. Because each apparatus is custom built, delivery will likely take place in the first quarter of 2010.
- We are expecting the permit to be issued from Island County by the end of the month It is anticipated that construction will begin in July of this year and be completed by Fall 2009.
Country Club
- Extensive design work has been completed on the Country Club station to remodel it for more efficient use as well as meeting current seismic standards.
- Boundary line adjustments have been completed to maximize land space available as well creating a buildable lot that will be sold.
- The building permit has been issued by
- Temporary quarters for the Engine Company and Medic Unit have been arranged and we are currently in the process of getting ready for moving.
- The Fire District is continuing its work with local community groups on the sale of the historic schoolhouse.
- The house on the Camano Hill property will be used as temporary quarters by our Medic Unit during the construction of the Country Club Station.
Madrona /
- Design for the new Madrona station has been completed.
- Water line extention to the site is nearly completed/
- The building permit has been issued by
Terry's Corner
- The Fire District has purchased the Camano Properties building to house our administrative staff (click here for the Press Release )
- Bids for minor improvements of the new headquarters building are currently being requested. Once a bid is selected, construction will begin. It is anticipated that we will move into the new building in June of this year.
- Plans for the Terry's Corner fire station are in process and work has already begun on water and septic system improvements. Final Design for the remodel of this station will continue after significant progress has been made on the other construction projects. This will allow us to better plan for the station remodel and ensure all projects are completed on budget.
Other
- The District was pleased to receive an "AA" bond rating from the national rating agency of Standard & Poor's. Information on the bond rating can be found in this Press Release. You can download a copy of the Standard & Poor's Document.