AGENDA DATE: 7/20/2022
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North Garden Volunteer Fire Company Capital Project Conditional Donation and Loan Request
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SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Request Board support for conditional donation and loan agreements for North Garden Volunteer Fire Company's building expansion and improvement project
ITEM TYPE: Regular Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson, Walker, Hudson, Farley, Eggleston, Birch, Sumner, Stewart
PRESENTER (S): Walker
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Jeffrey B. Richardson
BACKGROUND: The North Garden Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. (NGVFC), established in 1970, provides fire and emergency medical service as a part of the County's Coordinated Fire and Rescue System. Its response area covers the northern boundary at I-64 near Charlottesville, south to the Albemarle/Nelson County line along Route 29, and areas near Route 20 from the east extending to the west past Batesville. Last updated in 1999, the NGVFC fire station contains seven apparatus bays, one small bunk room, community meeting room, and kitchen.
STRATEGIC PLAN: Mission - To enhance the well-being and quality of life for all community members through the provision of the highest level of public service consistent with the prudent use of public funds.
DISCUSSION: In April 2022, NGVFC commenced its building expansion and improvement project. The approximate $2.5 million project will expand the current structure, providing a decontamination area for firefighters returning from active calls; improve firefighter staffing areas, including overnight housing quarters and exercise areas; as well as improvements to ensure the building is ADA compliant. Upon completion, NGVFC will be able to house an ambulance, adding a needed resource to the area. The scheduled completion date for the building expansion and improvement project is the end of calendar year 2022.
NGVFC has already funded a substantial portion of the design and construction cost, over $1.3 million,...
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