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Fire Station 92 Construction

Summary

Floor plans are being finalized and UDOT concerns about truck access onto the highway appear resolvable, with verbal assurance the variance will be granted.

At a glance

Total mentions
7
Last 30 days
0

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 16, 2026.

Impact analysis

๐Ÿ’ฐFinancial impact

Cost picture expected within two weeks; chief hopes the project is on or under budget.

โœ…Who benefits

Faster emergency response for residents as the new station comes online.

โš ๏ธWho could be affected

Taxpayers shoulder new debt service, though half the project was already paid from savings.

Mentions & discussions (7)

MeetingSep 16, 2026

Payson City Council Meeting โ€” September 16, 2026

Payson is borrowing up to $6.4 million on a 20-year bond to finish funding the new fire station, on top of roughly $5 million already saved. The cost rose about $1 million because of unstable soil requiring deep piers. A public hearing is set for October 7 if you want to speak up.

MeetingSep 16, 2026

City Council - Sep 16, 2026

Payson is borrowing up to $6.4 million to finish funding the new fire station, on top of about $5 million already saved. Your property tax increase from two years ago covers the payments. There's a public hearing October 7 if you want to weigh in.

MeetingSep 2, 2026

City Council - Sep 2, 2026

Construction is moving along โ€” the site is being brought up to grade and piers are being set 40 feet deep to handle liquefaction concerns. A groundbreaking ceremony for the station and park is being planned.

MeetingAug 19, 2026

City Council - Aug 19, 2026

The new fire station is moving โ€” grubbing and groundwork are underway, geopiers start this week, and the chief hopes for completion around Labor Day 2027.

MeetingMar 4, 2026

City Council - Mar 4, 2026

The fire chief said a cost determination for the new Station 22 is expected in two weeks, and the department hopes to stay on budget.

MeetingFeb 4, 2026

City Council - Feb 4, 2026

The fire chief said main floor plans are nearly finalized, contractors are being narrowed down, and dirt work should start around June 2026.

MeetingJan 7, 2026

City Council - Jan 7, 2026

Floor plans are being finalized and UDOT concerns about truck access onto the highway appear resolvable, with verbal assurance the variance will be granted.

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