"Palo Alto has reached another milestone in its quest to rebuild the Mitchell Park fire station with the City Council approving a series of contracts totaling more than $13 million for a project that has long been viewed by city leaders as a key infrastructure priority. By a unanimous vote, the council approved on Oct. 20 an $11.5-million contract with Beals Martin and Associates, for replacement of the station."
"The contract also includes a $1.5 million contingency amount for any unforeseen work that could arise over the course of the project, which is expected to commence in the coming days and conclude in spring 2027. The city also added $41,366 to its contract with the architecture firm Brown Reynolds Watford Architects, Inc. raising its total contract with the firm to $838,514."
"An evaluation by the city concluded that the station, which was built in 1953, does not meet current building and seismic codes and fails to meet the department's operational needs. The new Mitchell Park station will be bigger than the current one, with space for a fire engine, an ambulance and a reserve engine. It will also have expanded living quarters for the fire crew, including five bedrooms, an exercise room, a captain's office and a trainin"
Palo Alto City Council approved contracts exceeding $13 million to replace the Mitchell Park Fire Station, including an $11.5 million construction contract and a $1.5 million contingency. The project is scheduled to start within days and finish in spring 2027. The city increased the architecture contract total to $838,514 to cover additional design work. The existing station, built in 1953, fails to meet current building and seismic codes and lacks necessary operational space. The replacement facility will be larger, house multiple vehicles, expand living quarters, and provide improved amenities for the fire crew.
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