Stay updated with breaking news from James pankonin. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
Marco Island City Council on Monday unanimously approved documents that estimate it will cost the city approximately $22.9 million to replace Fire Station 50 and renovate Veterans Community Park. The city would spend $12.5 million to replace the fire station with a new station and an emergency center, and $10.4 million to renovate the park. The new fire station will be approximately 22,366 square feet with administrative offices, meeting rooms, sleeping quarters and bays for the equipment, according to a city staff report. Miguel Carballo, fleet and facilities manager with the city, said the fire station and emergency center will include a fueling station, the IT department, a community training center and a training tower. The project will also include renovating pavement and landscaping across the City Hall campus. ....