Title
Land Acquisition for Expansion and Update of Charlotte Fire Station #21
Action
Action:
A. Approve the purchase of 0.44 acres, located at 1017 Little Rock Road, for the expansion and update of Charlotte Fire Station #21, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute any documents necessary to complete this transaction.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Phil Reiger, General Services
Greg Crawford, General Services
Reginald Johnson, Fire
Explanation
§ Charlotte Fire Department (CFD) opened Fire Station #21 in 1978. It is one of 13 facilities evaluated in the Advanced Planning Fire Station Gender Equity Study. The study evaluates each fire station on nationally accepted safety standards, the provision of equal facilities for women, exercise facilities and ADA compliance.
§ In October 2019, the Charlotte Fire Department adopted the Facilities Master Plan, which prioritizes capital improvements in the next two years and outlines goals for facilities through 2029.
§ The CFD Gender Equity Study evaluates the gender equity in station restrooms, weight, and gym rooms. Acquiring the land adjacent to Fire Station #21 will allow for the expansion of the facility to achieve the study’s recommended goals by adding a women’s restroom, exercise room and adequate number of bunks.
§ The property is zoned R-3 and located at 1017 Little Rock Road, bordering the existing fire station, in Council District 2.
§ The terms of the transaction are as follows:
- $215,000 purchase price, with five percent due diligence and,
- 30-day due diligence period with 30 days to close.
§ This transaction is consistent with the Council-adopted City-Owned Real Estate and Facilities Policy.
Fiscal Note
Funding: General Capital Investment Plan
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