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Concord council approves $41 million police station after amendment trims $4.5 million
Summary
The Concord City Council voted Nov. 24 to approve an amended $41,000,000 appropriation for a new police headquarters after debating cost reductions, phasing and community impacts. Supporters cited staff safety and legal requirements; opponents warned of tax pressure.
The Concord City Council on Nov. 24 approved an amended appropriation of $41,000,000 for a new police headquarters, agreeing to cut roughly $4.5 million from a previously discussed $45.5 million figure while keeping the design footprint intact. Councilor Kurtz proposed the reduction, arguing it could be achieved through value engineering and contingency adjustments without delaying construction.
Councilor Kurtz said she was “compelled by the urgency of the need given the…
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