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Council balks at $28 million public safety facility estimate, asks staff to pursue smaller options
Summary
Councilmembers said the $28 million estimate for a combined police/fire public safety facility exceeded the city's means; leaders directed staff to abandon the largest option and explore smaller phased projects or alternatives.
Council members criticized the preliminary $28 million estimate for a proposed public safety facility and asked staff to explore alternatives requiring less taxpayer investment.
Vice Mayor Mashburn said the Fire and Police departments have facility needs but called the $28 million estimate "a significant request at this time" and urged staff to pursue other options. Councilman Turman and Councilman Hitchcock said the price was beyond the City’s means and recommended starting with a smaller project or phased approach. Mayor McGhehey said option one should be abandoned and asked staff to look into scaled-down alternatives.
No formal motion to fund a facility was made; Council instructed staff to return with smaller, more affordable plans.
