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Fire Station 4 Replacement

Fire-station replacement project identified in the proposed FY 2026 budget.

Current status
Construction underway following a groundbreaking held the prior week.
Location
Mitchell Park Fire Station, Palo Alto, CA
Street view near Mitchell Park Fire Station, Palo Alto, CA
Map of Mitchell Park Fire Station, Palo Alto, CA

  1. January 12, 2026 update

    Council reported that the station's groundbreaking occurred a few days earlier. The City Manager reported that construction was expected to proceed expeditiously; a temporary station remains on the Coverly campus.

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  2. October 20, 2025: Contract approvals

    Council approved project-supporting construction and consultant contract actions through the consent calendar.

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  3. May 12, 2025 budget discussion

    Council discussion identified an estimated city share of $16 million and considered debt financing as a possible way to preserve capital-program cash flow if fiscal conditions worsen.

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  4. May 5, 2025 budget transmittal update

    The City Manager identified the replacement project among proposed budget investments; staff also proposed cross-staffing Engine 64 at the station.

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