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TREASURE ISLAND, Fla.<\/strong> – <\/span>Treasure Island officials announced Monday that the state allocated $2.5 million in its budget to construct a storm-ready public safety facility.<\/p>

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The funding arrives as local first responders continue working out of temporary structures following severe hurricane damage.<\/p>

Treasure Island storm response<\/strong><\/h2>
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What we know:<\/p>

Emergency crews are currently operating out of temporary aluminum bays and donated school board classrooms after Hurricane Helene destroyed their old facility.<\/p>

The previous one-story building was constructed in 1957 and already required a replacement before recent storms accelerated the project timeline.<\/p>

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Public safety building specifications<\/strong><\/h2>

By the numbers:<\/p>

The new 12,000-square-foot facility will feature three floors, elevating the first office and living spaces 22 feet off the ground to meet flood requirements. State law mandates the building meet Category 5 hurricane specifications, which requires beefier concrete walls and an upgraded foundation.<\/p>

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Florida state funding details<\/strong><\/h2>

The backstory:<\/p>

The new $2.5 million allocation supplements $1.5 million that the state gave to the city last year for the workspace. Crews will build the complex on 108th Avenue down the block from the original site.<\/p>

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Estimated project expenses<\/strong><\/h2>

What we don’t know:<\/p>

Officials have not yet determined the final price tag for the new public safety facility. While estimates range from $800 to $1,000 per square foot, bringing the total to around $12 million, the exact final cost remains unconfirmed.<\/p>

First responder community impact<\/strong><\/h2>

What they’re saying:<\/p>

“That’s going to be a load off and a great peace of mind for us,” Fire Chief Trip Barrs said regarding the permanent facility plans. Barrs added that his staff deserves a proper facility after stepping up to every challenge despite living in cramped quarters.<\/p>

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Commission vote timeline<\/strong><\/h2>

What’s next:<\/p>

The project is currently in the design phase and will head to the city commission for a vote within the next month or two. Officials hope to have the departments moved into the new facility by January 2028.<\/p>

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