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A Motion to Select a Preferred Design Option for the Fire Station II Replacement Project and Refer the item to the Finance Committee for Future Planning
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Introduction
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As directed in the Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Improvement Budget, staff with the assistance of a consulting firm completed a Space Needs Analysis and Conceptual Programming Study of Oak Park Fire Station II. Three conceptual design options will be presented for consideration including highlighting the financial and operational advantages and disadvantages of each option.
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Recommended Action
Village staff recommend that the Village Board choose a preferred option for the Fire Station II project and refer the item to the Finance Committee.
Prior Board Action
The Board has taken the following prior action(s):
* The Village Board approved funding the program as part of the Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Improvement Budget on December 9, 2025 (ORD-25-220).
Background
Fire Station II, originally constructed in 1917, has undergone numerous renovations over its 109-year history. Despite these efforts, the facility's size, layout, and aging infrastructure no longer align with the operational demands of modern and future emergency response models. The station is currently limited with only one engine company and its associated personnel, whereas the increasing calls for service require support of both an engine and an ambulance company. This reduction in capacity limits the Village's ability to meet contemporary service expectations and does not reflect the Village Board's priorities related to community responsiveness, operational readiness, and employee wellness.
Recognizing these challenges, the Village Board allocated funding in the FY 2026 Capital Improvement Budget to conduct a comprehensive space needs analysis and conceptual programming study for the facility. The study concluded that the existing building cannot be renovated in a cost-effective o...
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