17. Discussion of Fire Stati on No. 72 (FS 72) replacement.

City Council Meeting · 2026-06-09 · agenda_item

The City of Melbourne is reviewing options for replacing Fire Station No. 72. Three potential sites are being considered: a privately-owned commercial parcel on Sarno Road west of Wickham Road (the "Boozer site"), a city-owned location at Jimmy Moore Park, and three privately-owned commercial parcels on Sarno Road east of Wickham Road (the "Bell site"). The Boozer site has an estimated total development cost of $3,051,500, including acquisition, wetland mitigation, site remediation, and design/engineering. Jimmy Moore Park has an estimated construction cost of $11,950,000, with design/engineering costs of $641,500. The Bell site has an estimated total cost of over $5,320,000, with site acquisition at $5,000,000. This item is currently under review by the City Council, with a majority favoring the Boozer site. If approved, the project would involve site assessment, design, engineering, potential land acquisition, utility work, and construction of a new fire station. Contractors specializing in site preparation, grading, concrete, utility installation, building construction, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, roofing, and finishing trades, as well as suppliers of building materials and equipment, could find opportunities. Engaging early before final site plans, bids, and permits are established offers the best advantage.

site acquisition

1,080,000 $

wetland mitigation

140,000 $

site remediation

1,000,000 $

environmental remediation

0 $

water/sewer

90,000 $

design/engineering/bidding

741,500 $

total estimated cost

3,051,500 $

site acquisition

0 $

wetland mitigation

0 $

site remediation

0 $

construction cost for FS 72 replacement

11,950,000 $

design/engineering/bidding

641,500 $

total estimated cost

741,500 $

site acquisition

5,000,000 $

site acquisition appraised

1.33 million $

wetland mitigation

200,000 $

water/sewer

120,000+ $