Village board votes to move police, fire and administration project into construction-document phase

The Village of Hartland Village Board voted Monday to move the multi-agency facilities project into the construction‑document phase and begin public engagement, following presentations on design options and financing.

The decision came after Greg Johnson, financial advisor with Ehlers, reviewed two project cost scenarios — a $25 million figure on the low end and $29.5 million at the high end — and outlined the estimated debt service and property tax impacts for each. Johnson said a $25 million borrowing would generate roughly $1.9 million in annual debt service over 20 years under the plan shown to the board; the larger scenario would push annual debt service to about $2.27 million.

The board’s vote authorizes staff to proceed with preparing construction…