A new fire station on the northeast side of Fishers is one step closer to happening following action Wednesday night by the Hamilton Southeastern (HSE) School Board.  The school district is agreeing to transfer 3 acres of land to the city at 136th Street and Prairie Baptist Road for the fire facility.

In exchange, The City of Fishers agrees to partner with HSE Schools to provide “experiential” learning programs for elementary students at city facilities, such as the AgriPark, Ritchey Woods and the new Hub & Spoke complex.  The city agrees to fund 2 teaching positions for these programs, 100% in the first year and 50% the second year, while the school corporation agrees to fund the third year of the program.

A resident of the nearby Britton Falls neighborhood spoke in favor of the proposal, because Britton Falls has been urging the city to build a fire station in that area for some time.

The school board voted unanimously to approve the memorandum of understanding.

Attorney David Day, representing the school district in the talks with the city, says Fishers officials have told him construction on the fire station could begin this fall.

The Fishers Board of Public Works and Safety is scheduled to vote on a design and construction management agreement Tuesday afternoon with Delv Design Studio and BW Construction for the fire station project.