Item VII (D) Discussion/Action re: Melva Street Closing Agenda 10-06-98
Item VII D
OCOEE FIRE DEPARTMENT
125 N. BLUFORD AVE. OCOEE, FLORIDA 34761-2216
Ron Strosnider Business 656-7796
Fire Chief EMERGENCY 911
MEMORANDUM
To: Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners
From: R. D. Strosnider, Fire Chief D0�^
Date: September 18, 1998
Re: MELVA ST. CLOSING
We have surveyed the area in question, namely Melva St., Mack St. and Christine
Ave. to determine the feasibility of a road closure. This area is supported by two (2)
fire hydrants, one on the corner of Melva St. and Rewis St., and the next closest
located at Security Cir.
The closure of Melva St. at Mack St., and Christine Ave. at Mack St. would limit a
significant number of residential properties to only one hydrant. In addition to the
fire flow limitations, access would be severely restricted on Melva St. and Christine
Ave., not allowing the Fire Department the ability to place the appropriate apparatus
at the involved structure. Fire apparatus would also have to back out of the street,
once committed to a call, reducing response time and increasing the possibility of an
accident.
Taking this into consideration, the Fire Department cannot endorse the closure of
Melva St. or Christine Ave. at Mack St.
Please let me know if I can provide you with any additional information.
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Jim Shira, City Engineer