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Council approves five-year lease for 400 North Walnut to house police offices
Summary
Council adopted an ordinance authorizing a five-year lease of 400 North Walnut Street with the Wilmington Housing Authority for police office space beginning 07/01/2025, with an estimated first-year cost of $150,000 and 2% annual increases thereafter.
Wilmington City Council adopted an ordinance authorizing the city to execute a five-year lease agreement for 400 North Walnut Street between the City of Wilmington and the Wilmington Housing Authority (WHA), enabling the Wilmington Police Department to use the property for office space starting 07/01/2025.
A staff presentation said the fiscal impact is an estimated $150,000 for the first year with a 2% annual increase for each subsequent year. The presenter explained the WHA will be moving from its Fourth and Walnut location and will not use the building for the next five years; the police department will occupy the space and gain additional parking as a benefit.
Council adopted the ordinance by roll call, recorded as eight yeas with five members absent. Staff said the police department had budgeted sufficient funds in its FY2026 operating budget for the first year of the lease. Council did not discuss detailed renovation costs or a room-by-room plan on the floor; the police department will finalize operational details during lease implementation.
