Board approves purchase of 3.3-acre site for new Station 33 at 5490 Pike Plaza Road

The Board of Public Health and Safety voted to purchase approximately 3.3 acres at 5490 Pike Plaza Road for $411,582.50 as the planned site for a new Station 33.

IFD staff presented site renderings and said the department models a typical new build at about 15,000 square feet with three bays and living quarters on a second floor. The presenters said the parcel’s size allows on-site stormwater retention (a budget advantage) and that the department expects to return to the board later for architect selection, full design approval and the construction bid award. The chief’s replacement-plan modeling and recent comparable station budgets were referenced: earlier new stations ranged from about $4.4 million (2017 examples) to $7.5–8 million for recent projects; staff projected roughly $8–8.5 million for this build depending on bids.

Board members asked about utilities and traffic impacts and were told the department will consult with the neighborhood and incorporate feedback into the design. The board moved and adopted the land-purchase item by voice vote.