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Lucas City Council authorizes $130,141 conversion of community center into police department

Lucas City Council · April 16, 2026
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Summary

The Lucas City Council voted to authorize up to $130,141 to convert the community center into a police department, including $48,053 for construction, $30,068 for furniture and $39,062 for equipment; staff said funds come from existing budget lines and not reserves.

The Lucas City Council voted to authorize the city manager to contract with Jones Brothers Construction and approve ancillary purchases to convert the community center into a police department, approving a project budget not to exceed $130,141.

Development Service Director Joe Hilburn told the council the conversion would create a chief’s office, leadership office, interrogation and interview rooms, an evidence room, a break/lunch room and a public waiting area. He described…

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