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Poudre Fire Authority Board Minutes 3/24/09
102 Remington Street
Fort Collins, CO 80524
POUDRE FIRE AUTHORITY
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
March 24, 2009
Phone: 970-221-6570
Fax: 970-416-2809
Internet: www.poudre-fire.org
The Poudre Fire Authority Board of Directors met on March 24, 2009 at 9:45 a.m. at PFA
Headquarters, 102 Remington Street. Directors Mike DiTullio, Lisa Poppaw, Doug Hutchinson,
Darin Atteberry, Chief John Mulligan, Director of Administrative Services Guy Boyd, Division
Chiefs Kevin Wilson, Mike Gress, and Recording Secretary Kirsten Howard were present.
Absent: Director Jerry McMorris
Chairman Mike DiTullio called the meeting to order.
John Mulligan presented Chuck Albrandt with his 35 years of service award, and thanked him
for his service.
CONSENT ITEM
Forest Service Agreement
Doug Hutchinson made a motion to approve the consent item as presented. Lisa Poppaw
seconded the motion. The motion passed by unanimous vote of the Board.
DISCUSSION ITEM
Station 4 Construction Project
Guy Boyd stated that the final cost came in $174,000 less than the estimate and he would like
to thank Bob Poncelow, Carie Dann, and the rest of the design team. Guy distributed resolution
09-7 and stated that Bob would discuss it in more detail.
Bob Poncelow stated that the budget came in less than originally estimated. The construction
with Drahota came in at $2,939,734. Bob added that through a lot of effort with the design team
we have managed to get the construction number down, and we will continue to try to cut
prices. Bob stated that we are not sure what is going to happen with the current buildings on
the property and therefore we have increased contingency. Bob added that if it is economically
feasible to deconstruct the old buildings we will, otherwise we will demolish the buildings, and .
the asbestos should not impact deconstruction since we would have to have abatement either
way if there is asbestos. LEED designation does not give us points for the old buildings.
We have reduced the cost of the left turn lane by having our contractor bid the project for a total
of $132,454, which is a savings of approximately $20,000. The construction costs themselves
will be about $184 per square foot, and is very reasonable for the cost of a fire station.
Poudre Fire Authority Board Minutes 3/24/09
Bob discussed the plans and that they are trying to make the station look as residential as
possible. The majority of the landscape will be native grasses, which gives us LEED points and
requires less maintenance.
Darin asked if we can do all we can to do deconstruction versus demolition, because we are
asking the public to do this all the time. Darin stated it is Bob and the Chief's decision, but he
would like to see deconstruction rather than demolition. Bob stated that there is potential for
deconstruction with the house, but the lumber in the outbuildings is old and collapsing.
Bob stated that resolution 09-7 is to authorize the chief to spend $30,000 on repairing current
Station 4, and includes $13,000 for a new roof and funds to remove electronics, night lighting
systems, speakers in rooms, as well as carpet and painting. We will also bring in realtors to see
what would be worth repairing and what we could recoup in the sale of the property.
Mike DiTullio asked why we do not sell it as is. Bob replied that the initial thought was that it
would sell better, faster, and basically make it more sellable. Doug Hutchinson suggested
getting the realtors involved up front. Mike DiTullio stated that the Board should authorize John
to spend it, but if you do not need to, then do not spend it.
Lisa Poppaw, made a motion to approve resolution 09-6 approving Station 4 construction costs.
Doug Hutchinson seconded the motion, and the motion passed by unanimous vote of the
Board.
Darin Atteberry made a motion to approve resolution 09-7 authorizing the Fire Chief to use
previously approved Station 4 construction funds for repairs and renovations necessary to make
current Station 4 a marketable residence. Doug Hutchinson seconded the motion, and the
motion passed by unanimous vote of the Board.
Doug Hutchinson commented that in watching the cost adjustments and savings he can tell that
this has been scrupulously done, is being done to get the most bang for the buck, and staff
should be commended for this. John Mulligan stated that Bob Poncelow and Carie Dann
deserve the credit for this project. Darin Atteberry agreed with Doug and added that this will be
a great improvement for the neighborhood.
OTHER BUSINESS
Guy stated that we will be bringing the 800 MHz back to the Board in April. He added that we
have the lease/purchase funds in our budget to put back into this program.
Darin stated that Council is presenting the community scorecard at the Council meeting tonight,
and PFA is a small part of that bound document. This is an opportunity to express staffing
levels for Fire and Police and the numbers bode well for both Fire and Police. Darin stated he
will get copies of the document for the PFA Board and staff. Darin stated that PFA numbers
have always been impressive.
Chairman Mike DiTullio called the meeting adjourned.
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