As City Council is aware, Fire Station No. 1 is located at 6333 Madison Street just north of the Library and City Hall structures and connected by a common parking lot.  The structure was built in 1964 and renovated in 1993.  The bay is approximately 7,200 square feet and can hold three trucks.  The station houses five fire personnel per shift. In addition to its normal fire and rescue operations, Fire Station No. 1 is a critical facility during storms and natural disasters housing first responders pre and post storms.

The City of New Port Richey, Florida has received a grant in the amount of $572,005 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the City will provide $397,495 in matching funds for a total budget of $969,500 for the purpose of hardening Fire Station #1.  The hardening will include the replacement of the metal roof, the replacement of the bay doors, exterior doors and windows.  The replacement of the existing 85kw generator that is currently 22 years old. Brick and grout repairs and remodeling of the existing bathrooms. 

Should City Council approve the attached task order, it is anticipated that the construction phase would begin in October/November of 2025.