2024 ANNUAL REPORT - Final

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ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

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Accomplishments (continued)

Construction Projects:

• PSTF Pole Barn: DFRS received a $1.5 million grant from the State of Maryland for the construction of a training/apparatus garage and storage building, as well as renovations to the PSTF Annex locker rooms to better accommodate recruit training. The design for the building has been completed and building permits have been obtained. An Invitation for Bid (IFB) will be issued in January 2025 for construction. • Green Valley Fire Station : Construction has begun for the water and sewer line to be run from the Landsdale Sub-Division to the new Fire Station site. The current design is being finalized and expect to submit for permits in March 2025. Once permits are received, bid documents for construction will be issued. • Carroll Manor Fire Station : The property for this fire station has been deeded to the County. A ten-acre site was donated by a private donor at the intersection of Adamstown Road and Rt. 85 in the Adamstown area. A contract was awarded to Bignell Watkins & Hasser for the design of the fire station. • Logistics Warehouse at Tilco Dr : Second phase of the buildout of the Logistics Warehouse on Tilco Drive was completed. This included adding a loading ramp to provide access to drive into the warehouse, adding garage door access, awnings at the doors, ventilation system to the PPE Cleaning Room and Large ceiling fans in the warehouse area. • Logistics Warehouse (Phase 3) : A contract was awarded for the design and build-out of the final unimproved area of Tilco, focusing on the front corner, first, and second floors. The second floor will add eight offices to relocate and expand the Fire Marshal's office. The first floor will feature a large hearing/training room for use by the Liquor Board and other agencies. Also included are a kitchen, locker room, and showers for Logistics and Fire Marshal personnel. • Cistern Project : Sites are currently being designed for the installation of cisterns in the Wolfsville and Sabillasville areas. This will include the installation of 30,000-gallon water tanks to provide water supply for fire suppression in these areas. • Westview Fire Station : Contract issued to the Architects at Manns and Woodward for the renovation of the Westview Fire Station. Expect construction in Summer/Fall of 2025.

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