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City staff outline $8–9M public works facility estimate and potential bond timeline
Summary
City staff presented a preliminary $8–9 million estimate for a new public works building, described steps to refine the concept and cost, and flagged key calendar dates: budget day Dec. 5, refined concept Jan. 28, and a potential bond vote April 7 if council chooses to put the measure before voters.
City staff updated the council on progress toward a new public works facility, presenting the current high‑level estimate and a tentative schedule for decisions and potential voter approval.
Staff said a concept being discussed currently has an estimated cost in the $8–9 million range, emphasizing the number is preliminary until the city completes refined conceptual design and more detailed cost estimating. Staff outlined near‑term milestones: budget day on Dec. 5 when enterprise fund needs will be reviewed alongside the general fund; a refined conceptual design and updated cost estimate expected Jan. 28; council direction required on Feb. 11 about whether to move a bond measure to the ballot; and a potential bond vote on April 7 if the council elects to place the question before voters.
Staff noted options for procurement (including design‑build) and said the team plans to use architects and design professionals to sharpen cost estimates before presenting a final proposal for voter consideration. Councilors asked that enterprise fund needs be displayed alongside the bond estimate so members can evaluate overall tax and utility impacts during budget deliberations.
