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Oro Valley approves purchase of former medical building on Oracle Road for municipal needs; council authorizes $3.8M agreement
Summary
Council approved Resolution R25-43 to purchase 13101 N. Oracle Road for $3.8 million to address police and municipal space needs; staff said initial renovations will be phased and immediate building repairs (roof, HVAC, stucco) totaled about $1.5 million in staff estimates.
The Oro Valley Town Council on Aug. 13 approved a purchase-and-sale agreement for the property at 13101 North Oracle Road for $3.8 million, authorizing the town manager to complete the transaction under those terms.
Town Manager Wilkins and staff framed the purchase as a response to a townwide space-needs study that identified significant shortfalls for the police department and other municipal operations. Wilkins told council the police department’s existing primary facility is undersized by roughly 10,860 square feet now and could face a larger deficit over the next decade; staff displayed building plans showing the Oracle Road property totals about 50,465 square feet and that about 31,765 square feet could be renovated initially to house police functions while leaving room for future expansion.
Wilkins said the purchase price negotiated to $3.8 million and that the town will place a $100,000 good‑faith deposit within three days of agreement; staff expected closing in mid‑September. Local consultants and construction advisors provided preliminary cost estimates for renovation and deferred maintenance. Town staff and project consultants noted immediate exterior and systems needs that should be addressed soon after acquisition; one staff estimate for roof, stucco and HVAC remediation was about $1.5 million, with replacement of roughly 22 roof HVAC units cited at about $400,000 of that total.
Police leaders said the building would allow consolidation of units now dispersed across multiple leased and satellite locations and would provide space for training and evidence operations. “The opportunity to bring us together could streamline our work process, maybe make us a little bit more efficient,” Commander Gracie said.
Councilmembers repeatedly noted that the $3.8 million purchase price is a starting point and that full project cost will include phased renovations. Mayor Winfield, Vice Mayor Barrett and others said the phased approach allows the town to control costs and stage improvements over time rather than funding a large new build immediately.
After discussion, Council approved Resolution R25-43. The motion passed with no recorded opposition.
