Chief John Bailot explains how the department outgrew its space years ago.
On Aug. 7, residents in the City of Olivette will vote on two propositions to authorize city bonds to acquire and build new public safety and parks and recreation facilities in the City. Proposition “S” authorizes nearly $9.4 million of City of Olivette General Obligation bonds to relocate the City Hall and Police Station and to build a new fire station in the current City Hall location. The primary focus of this proposition is improving public safety facilities and capacity for Olivette residents and businesses. Proposition “P” authorizes $3 million of City of Olivette General Obligation bonds to redevelop and rebuild Warson Park for a comprehensive outdoor athletic and recreation complex. The two bond referendums are separate from …
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Proposition S is on the ballot August 7 for new fire, police and administrative facilities for the city.
On Aug. 7, voters in the City of Olivette will vote on two propositions to authorize city bonds to acquire and build new public safety and parks and recreation facilities in the City. Proposition “S” authorizes nearly $9.4 million of City of Olivette General Obligation bonds to relocate the City Hall and Police Station and to build a new fire station in the current City Hall location. The primary focus of this proposition is improving public safety facilities and capacity for Olivette residents and businesses. Proposition “P” authorizes $3 million of City of Olivette General Obligation bonds to redevelop and rebuild Warson Park for a comprehensive outdoor athletic and recreation complex. The two bond referendums are separate from …
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Cornet of Horse
8:48 am on Monday, August 6, 2012
No on Prop S. Bullroar... This is a chance for Olivette to ditch its independent fire service, saving MILLIONS of dollars in future expenses. If being a fireman is such a drag in Olivette, why do the firemen stay around? Because the pay and especially the benefits are huge. And the risk to life and limb are really not that high... Job security? You betcha. Olivette, Ladue, Clayton, Overland, etc … more ›