Mayor Mike Spano said he's including money for the new firehouse in his 2017-18 budget that he is expected to present in April. He called the existing former Fire Station 1 and fire headquarters at 5-7 New School St. "economically beyond repair."

According to Daisy Mountain Fire Department, "The station was built by a former fire Chief (literally) and there was no warranty or contractor that could be held responsible for the faulty construction. The station was having structural problems due to soil compaction prior to construction. The district did conduct a feasibility study to determine whether it would be more cost effective to repair the station or rebuild. Due to the extensive problems with the building it was determined that it would be more cost effective to rebuild."

That station is located in the 2800 block of Bosque Boulevard and was built in 1940.