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8 <br /> ,,pNGE 6 F. <br /> 'FJRE OEP[.' <br /> Orange Grove Volunteer Fire Department <br /> March 17th, 2026 <br /> Mr, Travis Myren <br /> Orange County Manager <br /> PO Box 8181 <br /> Hillsborough, NC 27278 <br /> Dear Mr. Travis Myren, <br /> We are requesting to be included in the upcoming County bond issuance process that the County <br /> handles for capital projects. We will be transforming our Rocky Ridge fire station # 2 from a garage <br /> building into a fully functioning fire station to include living quarters, office space and kitchen. This <br /> renovation will provide well for the future for our community's service area. <br /> The renovations and upgrades to the station are estimated to be 1.7 million to complete the <br /> addition and upgrades to this fire station. We are requesting 1.7 million to cover the cost with a <br /> payback period up to 20 years and potentially be able to repay some earlier if funding becomes <br /> available. We have already incorporated this type of payment into our budget planning and used <br /> some funding to complete designing and are now ready to move into the next phases of <br /> construction etc. We plan on starting construction in the summer of 2026 and hopefully complete <br /> the project before the summer 2027. <br /> After our bid opening on March 12t", Central Builders of Mebane Inc was our lowest bidder, and the <br /> board has agreed to move forward into a contract.The department's reserve funds will be used for <br /> any contingencies or overruns. We don't expect to ask for any additional funds to cover the <br /> renovation. <br /> The board approved the project by vote of our Board of Directors on Oct 6th, 2025. Since the bid <br /> opening and the cost increase has occurred the board of directors have approved the 200,000 <br /> increase in funding request to the County bond process. <br /> If we need to meet with you to discuss this request, please do not hesitate to contact us directly. <br /> Thank you for your continuous support of our department and the citizens of Orange Grove. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> � 11 <br /> ielni�-es <br /> Board President <br /> cc: Chief Ricky Baker <br /> 6800 Orange Grove Rd Hillsborough, NC 27278 1919 967-5858 <br />