Ad Hoc Facilities Committee 9-8-2026

The City of Green Bay's Ad Hoc Facilities Committee met on September 8, 2026, to discuss the proposed construction of a new fire station at 420 South Broadway. The meeting focused on updates to the fire station's design, including significant reductions in size and space optimization to meet budget constraints. The project will be publicly bid, with construction anticipated to start in spring 2027 following deep foundation work beginning in October 2026. The committee reviewed the construction schedule, funding sources, and potential cost contingencies, noting a $5 million federal grant, a $1.22 million state grant, and ARPA funds contributing to a total project budget of approximately $21 million. A motion was passed unanimously to commit up to $15 million in borrowing for construction costs, with the understanding that bids would be solicited in late 2026 and awarded before the end of the year to meet the planned schedule. The committee also discussed compliance with federal requirements and the coordination of construction activities between the fire station and adjacent residential development.