This session chronicles how a fire district that covers seven municipalities endured the planning and zoning process to move its single station to a new location. Navigating the numerous processes including the space needs study, the need for a bond referendum, the election and results, the application for a special use permit, the Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals approval, and the Village Board approval will be presented. Participants will learn that many blind spots exist after voters approve the request to fund purchasing land, a station, and equipment. They will also learn that it is absolutely necessary to have contingency plans at each of the various points in the pre-design process.