Fire Training Tower Project
Summary
Problems surfaced with the contractor-built fire training tower at the old sawmill property, so the city proposes hiring a structural engineering firm for up to $56,218.95 to inspect it and recommend fixes.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
Up to $56,218.95 for the independent inspection and inspection services.
Firefighters who train in the tower, and taxpayers who avoid unsafe construction.
The project's budget and timeline are affected by the contractor's issues.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Oct 28, 2026
Problems surfaced with the contractor-built fire training tower at the old sawmill property, so the city proposes hiring a structural engineering firm for up to $56,218.95 to inspect it and recommend fixes.
City Council - Mar 16, 2026
The city finally awarded the construction bid for a fire training tower that's been budgeted since 2019 — at $427,600, way under the $642,000 estimate. Fire Chief Deaver credited competitive bidding timing and good staff work on the bid package.
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