Current Status as of July 2008
- The exterior stone veneer, paint, and plaster are complete.
- The standing metal roof is being installed.
- The roof mechanical units are in place and connected.
- All exterior windows and doors are installed.
- The interior painting is completed and terrazzo is being applied and finished for the dorm bathrooms.
- The plastic laminate case work has been delivered and is being installed.
- The emergency generator has been set.
- The electricians are installing the finish trim for the outlets and lighting fixtures.
- All of the out buildings are completed.
- The finish grading for the site paving is ongoing in the north side of the project.
- The apparatus bay slab will be placed soon, along with some of the site paving.
- We are well into the finish stages now, with the exception of the roof. The exterior is nearly completed.
Decisions Made on the Project
- Groundbreaking Ceremony was held September 18 – Ceremony Photos*
- Awarded contract to Erickson Hall in the amount of $4,237,000.00 for the construction of Fire Station 7
- Signed settlement agreement with Le Chateau Heritage Homeowners Association regarding sound wall
- Approved Conditional Use Permit and Zone Change on October 25, 2006
- Scheduled a neighborhood meeting in the Mitchell Room at City Hall on Wednesday, May 31, 2006, 6:00 p.m.
- Reviewed preliminary design drawings
- Selected WLC Architects to provide architectural services for Fire Station 7
- Acquired land for Fire Station 7
Construction Photos*
- September 2007 (686 KB)
- October 2007 (2,657 KB)
- November 2007 (3,907 KB)
- December 2007 (4,133 KB)
- January 2008 (2,973 KB)
- February 2008 (3,464 KB)
- April 2008 (4,063 KB)
- May 2008 (2,961 KB)
- June 2008 (2,880 KB)
- July 2008 (3,165 KB)
Project Location and Description
This facility will be a medium-sized fire station located at 1220 North Ash Street on a 1.0 acre parcel. This one story structure will be approximately 8,950 square feet with about 4,448 square feet of apparatus floor and associated areas, 2,392 square feet of living quarter areas, 455 square feet of office area, and 160 square feet of public area. It will accommodate 1 paramedic fire engine, 1 wildland brush engine and 1 ambulance.
Project Budget
The total Prop P budget is $6.5 million, which includes land acquisition, design, construction, parking and furnishings.
Preliminary Drawings*
Architects
Kelley Needham, WLC Architects, Rancho Cucamunga, CA
Construction Manager
George Bennett
Phone Number: 760-839-4664
Project Manager
Joyce Masterson, Assistant to the City Manager
Phone Number: 760-839-4621
E-mail Address: jmasterson@escondido.org
Project Team
Mark Becker, Director of Information Systems
George Bennett, Construction Manager
Mike Calhoun, Fire Division Chief
Jeffrey Epp, City Attorney
John Houchin, Police Lieutenant
Jim Maher, Police Chief
Bill Martin, Senior Planner
Joyce Masterson, Project Manager/Assistant to the City Manager
Ira C. Morgan II, Building Maintenance Superintendent
Vic Reed, Fire Chief
Gil Rojas, Finance Director
Joe Russo, Building Official
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