The City Manager informed commissioners that the city received a $3,000,000 state appropriation to support construction of a third fire station.

The manager credited staff, including Sarah Irvine, and elected officials for advancing the appropriations request. The announcement noted the funds were awarded today and that city staff expect the funds to be available immediately for the project’s construction phase.

No formal vote was required at the meeting; staff will proceed with usual project development and budgeting steps for the station and report back to the commission on implementation timelines.