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Council asks administration for plan to address leaks at Everett Police Station and update on new station timeline
Summary
Council referred a resolution asking the administration and police chief to outline steps taken to address roof leaks and what progress exists toward a replacement police station.
The Everett City Council referred a resolution asking Police Chief Strong and the administration to provide a written update and appear before the council about roof leaks and interior damage at the police station, and to report on the timeline and funding status for a new station.
Why it matters: Councilors said recent storms and snowmelt exposed persistent roof problems that have caused interior leaks, power outages and the need for temporary buckets and other emergency measures. Councilors said the facility’s condition undermines public-safety staff working conditions and called for interim repairs while the city advances plans for a replacement building.
Council action: The council voted to refer the resolution to the administration and requested a written response and an in-person update at the next meeting. Council President Stephanie Martins sponsored the resolution and said the council needs clarity on what short-term repairs will be done and on the status of the long-range project to build a new police station.
Next steps: The administration and the police chief were asked to report back at the council’s next regular meeting with details on immediate repairs, any emergency contracting, funding sources for repairs, and the timeline for the new station.
