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
Cost picture expected within two weeks; chief hopes the project is on or under budget.
Faster emergency response for residents as the new station comes online.
Taxpayers shoulder new debt service, though half the project was already paid from savings.
Mentions & discussions (7)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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