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Committee directs architect plans for potential new police station, to solicit bids

Safety Committee · February 17, 2026
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Summary

After lengthy discussion about renovating Bell Street versus building new, the committee voted to recommend the full board authorize architect-prepared plans for a new police station so bids can be solicited; the recommendation does not commit the city to construction.

The Safety Committee voted to recommend that the full board authorize architect-prepared plans for a potential new police station so the city can obtain competitive bids.

Speaker 1 opened discussion noting the project is back to a site-and-scope decision. Multiple speakers reviewed pros and cons of renovating the Bell Street building versus constructing a new facility. Speaker 6 told the committee the water enterprise currently owns the Bell Street building and the general fund would need to pay roughly $700,000…

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