Fort Worth expands fire station funding

Fort Worth expands fire station funding

Published on October 18, 2024

On Tuesday, Oct. 15, the Fort Worth City Council approved additional funding to replace three fire stations as part of the 2022 Bond Program. The increased funding highlights the City's commitment to enhancing emergency services infrastructure, which is essential for community safety and development.

Why it matters: The initiative is part of a strategic plan to improve fire services across multiple districts, ensuring readiness and rapid response capabilities. The funding is necessary due to cost increases in construction.

By the numbers: The total project budget includes $14,113,534 for Fire Station 16; $12,389,032 for Fire Station 26; and $12,942,672 for Fire Station 37, showcasing significant investments in safety infrastructure. There are increases in the General Capital Projects Fund for each of the fire stations.

Go deeper: All three stations' construction contracts went out for bid in 2023; the following companies were selected:

• Batson-Cook Co. was selected as the construction manager for Fire Station 16, located at 5701 Lovell Ave. in Council District 3. A groundbreaking for Fire Station 16 was held on Wednesday, Oct. 16. The completion date will be in early 2026.
• Steele & Freeman Inc. was selected for the construction of Fire Station 26, which will be located in Council District 6.
• Steele & Freeman Inc. was also selected for the construction of Fire Station 37. The fire station is located at 10600 Alta Vista, which is in Council District 4.

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