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"It was built with public money, who the hell are they to transfer title even if it's empty/abandoned?"

I don't know the law for sure, but I used to work for the City and I think there are two options: (1) sell it outright at fair market value; or (2) transfer it without cost in exchange for some use that carries with it a (presumably) public benefit.

I think it's called an MOB agreement: mutually offsetting benefits, in which something of value (the fire station, in this case) is exchanged for the use of that facility for some ostensible public benefit, e.g., a community center or health clinic.

This building may be designated as a historic site, so there would be limitations on any changes to the structure of the building. Presumably the exterior of the building would be preserved and the interior could be redone - within limits - to accommodate its new use.

Of course, these MOBs are subject to all sorts of abuse and political patronage, but I think they are legal.

Public benefit...would imply 100% of the citizens wouldn't it? No one is benefiting from this b.s.

Really I am at a complete loss for words. The mindset that this is ok is something I will never connect with....ever.