Patrick to FVCC/Purchase of LandCity of Kalispell
Post Office Box 1997 - Kalispell, Montana 59903-1997 - Telephone (406)758-7700 Fax (406)758-7758
January 5, 2005
Executive Director and Board of Directors
Flathead Valley Community College
777 Grandview Drive
Kalispell, MT 59901
RE: Purchase of FVCC land for a City Fire Station
Dear Board,
I appreciate your consideration of the City of Kalispell's request to purchase land from the
College for a new fire station. This collaborative project will benefit the City and the College.
The City enjoys the relationship with the College by providing ride along and "intern"
experience for students enrolled in EMS training. Moreover, the possibility of co -locating a
fire -training center next to the City's new fire station would further facilitate the training of new
fire fighters for all of the northwestern Montana area.
Unfortunately, the City of Kalispell must make a decision on the land by January 19th to stay on
a schedule designed to obtain the lowest contractor costs and to get the station constructed this
year. The City prefers to locate next to the College to facilitate the training opportunities. If
you do not wish to sell the property, we wish to continue working with the College to provide
regional fire and EMS training.
I look forward to receiving a response prior to January 19th. If I, or my staff, can be of further
assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me at 758-7703.
Respectfully,
James H. Patrick
CityManager