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Jonesboro committee weighs two lease options to consolidate police operations
Summary
The City of Jonesboro Public Safety Committee examined two lease proposals — a 36,000 sq ft church building and a 12,000 sq ft Caraway Road property — to consolidate scattered police services, hearing cost estimates, renovation responsibilities and purchase options before asking staff for more detail.
At its meeting, the City of Jonesboro Public Safety Committee reviewed two competing lease proposals to consolidate Jonesboro Police Department operations into two buildings.
Assistant Chief Amanda Waterworth told the committee the department aims to consolidate currently dispersed services into two sites because construction of a new 911 center will require vacating the existing Washington building. “The larger facility, initially is $375,000 annually. The other facility would be about $200,000 annually,” Waterworth said, summarizing the annual lease-cost comparison and noting tradeoffs in renovation and operational layout.
Police Chief emphasized urgency tied to building condition and upcoming construction. He said the current patrol building needs a new roof and has leaked for years: “That building is in need of a roof and has been in need of…
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