Representative Town Meeting (RTM) Agenda and Backup (linked)

FIFTEEN ROPE FERRY ROAD
WATERFORD, CT 06385-2886
PHONE: 860-442-0553
www.waterfordct.org
May 27, 2025
Dear Chairman Tuneski,
IT understand that the project architect, SPA, is nearing completion of'the final design drawings for
the new Town Fire Station. With that in mind, I respectfully request that you ask the Oswegatchie
Fire Station Building Committee to work with Downes, the Project Manager, to prepare a detailed
cost estimate for the new facility based on SPA’s completed plans.
Having a current and comprehensive estimate will ensure that the Oswegatchie Fire Station
Building Committee, the Board of Selectmen (BOS), the Board of Finance (BOF), and the
Representative Town Meeting (RTM) have the most accurate and transparent information
available to guide their decision-making, particularly regarding potential bonding for the project.
From what I] understand, Downes' estimate should be ready in the second half of June.
In the interest of due diligence and fiscal responsibility, I intend to propose to the Board of
Selectmen tonight that we table the bonding resolution until these updated figures are available. I
will also encourage both the Board of Finance and the Representative Town Meeting to do the
same. A decision of this financial scale requires careful consideration, and we owe it to the
taxpayers of Waterford to proceed with the clearest possible understanding of the costs involved.
Please also extend, on behalf of the Board of Selectmen and the residents of Waterford, our sincere
gratitude to the Oswegatchie Fire Station Building Committee. The dedication and professionalism
demonstrated by the Committee through nearly fifty meetings over the past two and a half years
is deeply appreciated.
With Thanks,
me Bape
Robert Brule, First Selectman
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