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Officials say Public Safety Center renovation needs could top current budget; curtain wall, shelter and generators cited

5961874 · October 15, 2025
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City staff told the Public Works Committee that design and code requirements discovered during final design of the Public Safety Center could push renovation costs beyond the current $15.5 million balance and described three high-cost items — a curtain wall, a storm shelter and backup generators — under review.

City administration updated the Public Works Committee on the Public Safety Center project, describing design changes, code requirements and a funding gap that staff said remains unresolved.

Officials said the purchased building was designed as an insurance call center in the 1980s and that current use as a consolidated public-safety facility triggers modern code requirements. Staff said the remaining budgeted balance for renovations is about $15.5 million but that final design and construction estimates are pending several technical items. Staff described three high-ticket items under review: a curtain wall (replacement or…

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