Brentwood committee reviews police facility plans, budget ranges and town‑hall test fits

The Municipal Complex Research Committee on Nov. 1 reviewed three design concepts for a new Brentwood police department and a test fit for a stand‑alone town hall, received preliminary cost ranges and agreed to update estimates before a planned public information session.

Doug, the meeting presenter, walked the committee through a single‑story police department program that includes administrative offices, secure interview and vestibule areas, patrol spaces, locker and training rooms, a fitness area, booking and evidence storage and a two‑vehicle sally port. “So the difference between construction and project is project has all the soft cost in it,” Doug said, summarizing the $4,700,000 figure he presented for the project (construction plus engineering, testing, telecom and furniture).

Committee members discussed site constraints and utilities, noting the parcel likely needs a septic system and a well and that site rock/ledge could raise site‑work costs. Doug said the plan intentionally locates training and briefing rooms so they can be shared or allow a future…