anchor Description
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.
anchorEstimated Schedule
Funding will support one station in each fiscal year.
anchorCost Change
Increase supports updated cost estimates for work programmed in revised cost estimates for future work based on recent cost experience, cost increases, and the addition of and to this ongoing project.
anchor Justification
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 fire stations in June with Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service concurrence. The study recommends that HVAC and electrical systems at fire stations be renovated.
anchorFiscal Note
Debt service for this project will be financed with Consolidated Fire Tax District Funds. Project costs are not escalated and represent present value costs for future year projects. Supplemental in the amount of in GO Bonds.
anchorDisclosures
Expenditures will continue indefinitely.
anchorCoordination
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service, Local Volunteer Fire and Rescue Departments, Department General Services (Division of Building Design & Construction), Department of Permitting Services, Office of Management and Budget.