Fire Station 2 feasibility study cost
Summary
The city will spend $400,000 to figure out the future of the Ferris Avenue fire station that also houses parking and public works — renovate it, rebuild it there, or build on the Water Street parcel. The study will also look at other uses for Water Street if a new station doesn't pencil out.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Sep 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
The study costs $400,000, drawn from the city's fund balance — the real price tag comes when a build option is picked.
Firefighters, parking and DPW staff working out of the aging Ferris Avenue facility — and ultimately the whole city's emergency response.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Citizens To Be Heard - Sep 8, 2026
A resident supports studying Fire Station 2 but questions why it costs $400,000, suggesting some of that money could instead study the condition of the city's public parking garages.
Agenda - Sep 8, 2026
The council funded a feasibility study for Fire Station 2 — the first step in deciding the fire station's future. Results will shape any future renovation or replacement decision.
Agenda (Special) - Aug 31, 2026
The city will spend $400,000 to figure out the future of the Ferris Avenue fire station that also houses parking and public works — renovate it, rebuild it there, or build on the Water Street parcel. The study will also look at other uses for Water Street if a new station doesn't pencil out.
Capital Projects Board - Jun 16, 2026
A scheduled item would add $200,000 to the fire facilities renovation project, bringing it to $350,000. It does not appear in the available recording, so no action could be confirmed.
We'll email you when it's on an upcoming agenda and when it's voted on, at most once a day.
The weekly brief for White Plains
What the council decided, in plain English — one email a week.
Free. Unsubscribe with one click any time. We never sell your email.