Killeen City Council approved repairs to the roof at the Killeen Police Department headquarters on Aug. 5 after staff said long‑standing wear and recent storms had degraded temporary repairs and put evidence and investigations at risk.

Lede: Staff asked the council to authorize a contract with Quick Roofing, using an existing purchasing cooperative, to repair two major roof sections at police headquarters for a total of $265,255.19; staff said work could start about two weeks after contract execution.

Nut graf: City building services reported 18 documented roof repair requests since January 2024 and said temporary patching was no longer effective; staff told council that water infiltration threatened evidence, records and air quality in the property/evidence room.

Details: Building Services recommended two work items: a repair for the third floor roof estimated at $130,801.27 and a full replacement over the evidence room estimated at $134,453.92, for a total of $265,255.19. The police chief said recent storms worsened the condition and that temporary measures have included moving and covering evidence during leaks; an internal audit completed two months earlier found no evidence had been lost to date. City staff said they sought the contractor through a purchasing cooperative (the “TIPS” cooperative) because of the urgency and that the cooperative process supplies pre‑bid pricing arrangements that meet state procurement rules.

Council action: The roofing contract was included on the consent agenda and approved by council. Staff recommended that the city manager or designee be authorized to execute the agreement and any change orders permitted by law. The chief said work would begin roughly two weeks after council approval and contract signing; in the interim staff will continue to move and protect evidence as needed.

Why it matters: Staff said the evidence room contains sensitive items that are critical to ongoing criminal investigations and court proceedings, and prolonged water intrusion could cause legal and operational problems. Council members asked whether insurance or the city’s risk pool would cover the cost; staff said an earlier claim to the Texas Municipal League risk pool had been denied because the damage was attributable to wear and tear rather than an insurable storm event.

Next steps: Building services will begin repairs once the agreement is executed and will manage any permitted change orders. Council accepted staff’s recommendation to proceed.