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The Danby Fire Station is in need of additional space and renovation. The building was originally built in 1968 and has since had few modifications except as required for normal maintenance. The Danby Fire District serves the Town of Danby, an area of 54 Square miles. The population is growing steadily with 161 housing units added since year 2000. Emergency responses for the Danby Fire District have averaged 177 calls per year for the past five years of which Danby Fire Company has been first responder on 112. Approximately 34% of responses are for fire or related hazards with 66% being EMS/Rescue. Currently four vehicles are housed in a building designed for three. Vehicle bay doors are in poor condition and provide little insulation. Due to state mandated records retention requirements, additional office space is required for the Chief's and District Offices. Currently the District Office occupies space, at the West Danby Fire Station, originally intended for the West Danby Chief's office. Restrooms do not comply with current handicapped accessibility requirements. The meeting room and kitchen facilities are inadequate for public events such as pancake breakfasts and community meetings. Insulation in the building is inadequate. The truck bay floor drainage system needs to be corrected due to deficiencies noted by the DEC. Proposed building additions would provide: 2 New Truck Bays Handicapped accessible restrooms More efficient kitchen Larger meeting facilities Energy efficient truck bay doors Improved insulation throughout Secure District office Chief's office Member ready room Secure EMT supply room Additional equipment storage Remediation of DEC noted drainage issues in existing truck bay Benefits would be: Properly sized facility for emergency vehicles Community emergency shelter facility Better space for community and fund raising events Improved facility for Department Meetings & Training More energy efficient facility Return space at West Danby Station to intended Chief's office Environmentally friendly drainage for truck bay A Building Committee made up of Fire Company and Board of Commissioners Members has been working with an architect to develop an expansion plan. The goal is to support future needs of the growing community in a cost effective manner while maintaining the aesthetics of the existing structure. We recognize that this is an expensive undertaking but one that should support future community needs. Estimated costs are as follows: From Reserve Fund= $230,000 From 25 Year Bond= $870,000 Estimated tax increase= $.31 per $1000 assessed value Total cost =$1,100,000 A hearing to obtain input from the public is scheduled for Thursday January 24, 2008 at 7:00 PM at the Danby Fire Station, 1780 Danby Road. Voting on a referendum to approve bonding of $870,000 for 25 years is scheduled for Tuesday February 12 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Danby Fire Station, 1780 Danby Rd. and West Danby Station, 47 Sylvan Lane. Ê Ê