Talk Back Poll: Do You Support Building a New Firehouse?

At night's public the Village unveiled plans to tear down and rebuild the main firehouse of the in the same location on South Wellwood Avenue at a cost of approximately $6 million - or $39.70 more in taxes per average household.

The $6 million figure also includes physically moving the to ensure the new meet current building codes and OSHA requirements, along with the ever-increasing need for fire and rescue services.

Officials assured residents all possibilities were investigated, and found the best way to keep costs down for taxpayers and to maintain the safety of the volunteer firefighters and Village residents is to rebuild in the same location as opposed to renovate or buy new land in another location and either renovate or build new.

"[The final] number is subject to change depending on the bidding process," explained Village Administrator Shawn Cullinane at the well-attended meeting at the firehouse.

Cullinane also explained the Village will be borrowing the money, but assured that since Lindenhurst's S&P bond rating is good, the pricetag could even be lower.

The Village also won't be holding a referendum on the issue, noting that this is now a safety issue.

Mayor Tom Brennan further noted the Village is also looking into grants to offset costs.

"Six million dollars is the worst-case scenario, and it includes moving the museum," Brennan said. "And by rebuilding we're actually saving about $2 million."

The final tally of the project won't be known until after completing the bidding process, which is expected to happen in early 2013.

(To read more about this click . See also the accompanying PDF files of the rendering of the East elevation of the new building, and of the June 12 presentation, which will also be posted on the Village's website, according to Deputy Mayor Kevin McCaffrey.)

This begs the question:

• Do you support the project?

Take the following poll and share your thoughts in the comments section, below.