The Lamarque City Council directed bond counsel on July 28 to prepare a bond package for a public safety facility in the amount of $17 million as a placeholder for future voter consideration. Council members emphasized that the $17 million figure was presented as a no-tax-increase option and would allow staff to produce a ballot proposal and preliminary financing documents.

Council discussion focused on project scope and timing, with members noting previous estimates had varied and cautioning against rushing a vote without full cost breakdowns. Some council members said they preferred a May election date if scheduling permitted; others affirmed that directing bond counsel to prepare the package would keep the project moving without obligating the council to call an election.

The council voted to proceed with preparation of the package at the $17 million level; staff and bond counsel will return to council with final draft documents and a recommended election date if the council chooses to advance the measure. Council members said the figure was intended to cover a public safety building but that exact site selection and final design would come back for additional approvals.