Committee reviews capital priorities: fire station funding, building security and Mary’s Pier repair
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Summary
Staff presented capital priorities tied to potential new intergovernmental revenue and insurance proceeds, including $3 million in revenue and expense for Fire Station 22, replacement of an aging building access/badge system and camera upgrades, and continued efforts to return the Mary’s Pier bait shack to service.
Staff briefed the committee on capital changes in the proposed budget including a new intergovernmental revenue item and related capital expenses for Fire Station 22, an updated security and badge system for city buildings and the status of Mary’s Pier.
Devin Schmidt said the budget now includes $3,000,000 in intergovernmental revenue specifically tagged to support Fire Station 22 and the corresponding $3,000,000 in project expense. Camden and other staff walked the committee through the capital priority list and said that if higher millage options were adopted in future years, additional resilience and basin projects would become feasible.
On building security, staff described the city’s current badge and building‑access system as outdated and costly to maintain. The capital request couples a modern badge system replacement with targeted camera installations across city facilities to improve controlled access and building security.
Committee members also asked about the Mary’s Pier bait shack. Staff said the city is actively working through permitting and repair issues and that the hope is to have the facility operational in the 2026 budget year, though staff emphasized permitting and repair complexities.
Committee direction: staff to continue refining project schedules and funding sources and to provide the Commission with detailed project descriptions and associated funding as the budget moves forward.