Great progress is being made on the Fire Station Renovation Project. The following is a detailed synopsis of progress to date:

Design

• Necessary Structural Modifications complete - certified by Design Engineer (letter of completion on file)
• Station Alerting Drawings finalized, contract awarded to APS, materials procured, rough-in wiring completed
• Low Voltage Automation (integration of CAD, Wi-Fi, HDMI extenders, radio system COAX, Electronic Equipment Racks) drawings complete to enable Time & Materials approach for install
• Issued Contract for Flatwork Design – concrete aprons & asphalt; to Bluebonnet Designers for ~$4,080 ($10,000 NTE previously approved by Board)

Construction Progress 

(had ~ 3 days of weather delays – ice storm) – crews currently working 6 to 7 days/week

• Electrical rough-in complete and third-party inspection done (enables spray foam insulation application), temporary power to some permanent lights
• Plumbing rough-in complete and third-party inspection done
• Dorm Fire Sprinkler system installation complete and tested – seeking approval certificate from our Fire Marshal following his inspection.
• 4 HVAC systems rough-in complete; truck bay heater installed (not in service yet); Kitchen Vent Hood (FS) Ordered and installation after sheetrock installation.
• Apparatus Bay Wall (1 hour fire rated sheetrock) complete and finishing underway; 4-foot laminate lower section planned for protection of wall
• Garage Door Openers – ordered and installed, 6 total, contract includes maintenance and updates on doors (seals, nylon rollers)
• Suspended ceiling framework rough-in complete – will be leveled after all lights and ceiling panels installed
• Fire Alarm System – pre-wiring completed
• Exterior Windows installed, some minor trim work remaining
• Exterior Doors remaining (Front and Patio) – due to arrive by Feb 25
• All interior doors ordered – Will arrive early March
• All fire rated doors and fire rated windows ordered; fire doors will arrive in ~ 1 week; windows delivery ~3.5 months (4 temporary covers installed)
• VFD successfully leased 500-gal propane tank from 4T Propane at $1/yr
• All plumbing fixtures ordered
• Kitchen Cabinets and countertops ordered
• Radio Tower ordered and delivered;
• Spray foam Insulation contract awarded; started Feb 12, Finish Feb 19 (rock wool insulation for Fire Rated walls, and open cell insulation under gym floor)
• Third-Party Inspections (5 are completed, some punch list items), next inspection is of Insulation.

Near Term plans

• Complete Insulation scope of work, inspect by Friday Feb 20
• Begin Sheetrock of interior
• Commence interior Door insulation
• Begin painting post sheetrock
• Installation of Radio Tower & antennas, Truck Bay Fan (single), louvers & vent fans on trucks
• Ordering interior flooring
• Start Trim work for Plumbing, Electrical, Low Voltage Automation (incl COAX Cables), Fire Alarm Hardware, APS Fire Alert Hardware
• Begin ordering of appliances, hardware for outfitting of station
• Finalize design of flatwork – concrete & asphalt and bid by Feb 20. Target start of work by March 4 if possible
• Title transfer of properties and lots initiated with Highland Lakes Title. Draft Title Commitment letter has been received, with closing scheduled for February 27^th.

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