Summary
The council approved design work for a new Fire Station 1, possibly with apartments attached — a first for Racine. Alders pressed on whether the city would become a landlord; architects said Phase 1 is a feasibility study that answers exactly that. Total project cost is around $30 million.
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Last discussed Jun 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $30 million total project cost, funded in the city's 2026-2027 capital plan.
Firefighters and the public gain a safe, modern station; the housing component could add units in a landlocked city.
None identified, though Alder Weidner warned of unresolved ownership questions for the apartment component.
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