This project provides funding for the replacement and renovation of heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) and electrical systems that are in poor and deteriorating condition at various fire stations.

Funding will support one station in each fiscal year. Bethesda Fire Station 20 is in Construction. Rockville Fire Station 3 is in design.

The cost increase is due to rising project costs plus the addition of FY31 and FY32 to this LOE.

The replacement and repair of HVAC systems at fire stations reduces the need for expensive emergency repairs and increases energy efficiency. The design of the HVAC system is unique in each facility; therefore, the scope and cost for each station varies. Current candidate projects were identified through a HVAC and electrical systems condition assessment study for 20 fire stations in June 2019 with Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service concurrence. The study recommends that HVAC and electrical systems at 20 fire stations be renovated.

Debt service for this project will be financed with Consolidated Fire Tax District Funds.

Expenditures will continue indefinitely.

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service, Local Volunteer Fire and Rescue Departments, Department General Services, Department of Permitting Services