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REQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO SOLICIT APPRAISALS FOR LAND FOR FUTURE FIRE STATION By: Dean Kapler, Fire Chief Background: The southwestern comer of Central Park was chosen as the most beneficial location for a second fire station. The decision was made to maximize response time and to locate the station in an area that would be as centralized as possible considering the location of the existing station. The issue of changing the deed for this property from "park use" to "public use" was sent to the State Attorney General for an opinion, who responded with several examples of cities attempting to change deeding. It is the opinion of the Attorney General that "...it does not appear that the City would have facts that would support an application to change or modify the public park restriction." Staff has looked at other properties and feels that three properties along Armstrong Boulevard. have the potential to be acceptable locations for the fire station. The PIN numbers for the three properties are 17-32-25-41-004, 17-32-25-41-006 and 17-32-25-41- 007. A diagram of the properties has been included with the case. Staff is recommending to solicit appraisals on the three properties to assist in the decision and process of acquiring a property for the fire station. The cost of the project will be approximately $3000. Financing: The $3,000 is incorporated with the cost of Station #2 to be amortized over a 20-year period. The first year payment is included in the 1999 Fire Department budget. Committee Action: Motion to recommend Council authorize staff to solicit appraisals for the three properties, at a cost not to exceed $3,500. Reviewed by: Fire Chief City Administrator Finance Officer FC: 09/22/98 Shared/Fire/.dppraisa