Vertical Funding

$2.1 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. Since that time, an additional $500,000 has been committed to the Foundation for additional improvements.

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Contributing Members of Atlanta City Council:

Liliana Bakhtiari
Dustin R. Hillis
Jason Winston

Amir Farokhi
Jason Dozier
Howard Shook

Andrea Boone
Marci Collier Overstreet
Antonio Lewis

Progress Overview

Over 115 scopes of Work Identified With 70% complete in less than 12 months

Identified project scopes have been categorized by the following:

Quality of Life Initiatives:

Improving living and working conditions.
Upgrading bedrooms with bunk partitions to increase privacy.

Health and Safety Initiatives:

Supporting cancer prevention measures.

Gender Neutral Initiatives:

Installation of partitions to support gender neutrality.
Bathroom upgrades to support a more inclusive and comfortable living environment.

Kitchen Enhancements

Project History 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 2023: Fire Station site visits performed by AFRD, AFRF, IMPACT, Harris + Smith, and Maren for Phase 1 and phase 2 projects.

December 2023: Initial rounds of drawings and pricing received for project commencement.

January 2024: Construction Kickoff: Beginning of onsite construction activities

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

Completed Construction

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.

PHASE 1

District 9, Station 38

Replaced bay lights with LED bulbs
Spring HVAC service
Evaluated HVAC Systems/Inspections
Replaced exterior lights

District 5, Station 4

Washer and dryer improvements
Repaired chainlink fence gate
Replaced exterior lights
Replaced roof leaks
Replaced existing bay lights
Replaced door hardware
LED lights in lobby and bunkroom
Spring HVAC service
Replaced ACT for roof leaks
Painted interior
Cosmetic bathroom upgrades
Remediation and mitigation of existing conditions
HVAC system inspection

District 5, Station 13

Washer and dryer improvements
New LED lights and motions sensors in bunkroom
Exterior tile repair
Spring HVAC service
Replace blinds
HVAC system inspections
Gate repair
Replace door hardware at engine bay and bunkroom
Pressure washing
Upstairs supplies and returns for zoning

District 5, Station 18

Washer and dryer improvements
Repaired drinking fountain in lobby
New LED lights and motion sensors in bunkroom
Pressure washing
Replace door hardware and added keypad
Replaced existing bay lights
HVAC system inspection
Upstairs supplies and returns for zoning
Replaced blinds
Spring HVAC service

PHASE 2

District 1, Station 2

Install new doorbell system
Repaired bathroom lighting
Washer and dryer improvements
Spring HVAC service
HVAC system inspections

District 1, Station 10

New LED lights and motion sensors in bunkroom
Spring HVAC service
HVAC system inspections
Full electrical assessment and rework

District 10, Station 9

HVAC system inspections
Spring HVAC service
HVAC unit replacement
Thermostat replacement
Spot coolers

District 10, Station 25

Repaired roof
HVAC system inspections

District 12, Station 20

Spring HVAC service
HVAC system inspections
Replaced existing bay lights

District 12, Station 34

Replaced existing bay lights
Demo bay ceiling
Washer and dryer improvements
Spring HVAC service
HVAC system inspections

PHASE 3

District 2, Station 12

Spring HVAC service
HVAC system inspections
Microwave circuit and doorbell
Replaced heaters in engine bay
Painted exterior of station
Installed fence
Exterior signage
Demo shed and removed awning
Retop parking lot, modular wall
Front concrete drive
Bunk partitions, office quarters, and front office space

District 2, Station 15

Spring HVAC service
HVAC system inspections

District 4, Station 7

Spring HVAC service
HVAC system inspections

District 4, Station 14

Spring HVAC service
HVAC system inspections
Washer and dryer improvements

District 7, Station 21

Spring HVAC service
HVAC system inspections
Lighting improvements

District 11, Station 5

Spring HVAC service
HVAC system inspections
Replaced engine bay lights
HVAC unit replacement