Vertical Funding
$1.6 Million for Atlanta Fire Station Improvements
On April 17, 2023 members of the Atlanta City Council unanimously passed legislation sponsored by Council Member Matt Westmoreland making a donation of discretionary dollars in the amount of $1.6 million for significant investment in improvements and upgrades for fire stations in 9 Atlanta Districts.
Contributing Members of Atlanta City Council:
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Liliana Bakhtiari
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Dustin R. Hillis
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Jason Winston
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Amir Farokhi
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Jason Dozier
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Howard Shook
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Andrea Boone
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Marci Collier Overstreet
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Antonio Lewis
Timeline and Phase Implementation
April 17,2023: Legislation unanimously passed by members of Atlanta City Council
June 29, 2023: Mayor Andre Dickens, Members of City Council, and Supporters host Ceremonial Signing at Atlanta Fire Rescue Station #10.
July 17, 2023: Atlanta Fire Rescue Foundation receives deposited funding dollars.
August 30, 2023: Atlanta Fire Rescue Foundation announces Impact Development Management (IMPACT) construction project management firm to assist with capital improvement projects for existing fire stations and facilities across the City of Atlanta.
October 12, 2023: Maren Construction selected as project general contractor and Harris + Smith chosen as architecture and engineering partner for station improvements.
November 2, 2023: Fire Station site visits performed by the Foundation, IMPACT, Harris + Smith, and Maren for Phase 2 projects including stations in Districts 5 and 9.
November 7, 2023: Fire Station site visits performed by the Foundation, IMPACT, Harris + Smith, and Maren for Phase 2 projects including stations in Districts 1, 2, and 12.
PHASE 1 Station Improvements Include:
District 9: Station 38
District 5: Stations 4, 13, and 18
PHASE 2 Station Improvements Include:
District 1: Stations 2 and 10
District 10: Stations 9 and 25
District 12: Station 20 and 24
PHASE 3 Station Improvements Include:
District 2: Stations 12 and 15
District 4: Stations 7 and 14
District 7: Station 21
District 11: Stations 5 and 31
It is our commitment as a Foundation to transparently communicate updates and progress in a timely and efficient manner as we steward projects and funding for each district. Additional updates coming soon.
