Green Bay Metro Fire Department is presenting three budget alternatives for the new fire station at 420 South Broadway, with costs ranging from $14 million to $19.6 million as the city grapples with significant cost overruns.
Green Bay Metro Fire Chief Matthew Knott is requesting direction from the city’s Ad Hoc Facilities Committee on how to proceed with the project, which has undergone significant reductions and value engineering to reach the current proposals.
The three alternatives represent different approaches to balancing immediate operational needs with long-term administrative requirements for the fire department.
Alternative A: Full buildout would cost $19.6 million and include a complete three-story, 36,631-square-foot fire station with administrative offices. This represents the fire department’s recommended option but exceeds the city’s original budget goals by approximately $4.6 million…