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Proposed Budget Increase for New Police Headquarters Construction

Original title: Request City Council to Approve: (1) Budget Resolution No. 8529 Amending the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year Budget; (2) Amendment to the Development Agreement to Increase the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) in the Amount of $7,861,852.43 for Phase 2 Construction of the New Police Headquarters Project with Griffin Structures LLC; (3) Approve Construction of the South Parking Lot Expansion Associated with the Recently Acquired Parcel at 126 S. Willow Avenue as Part of the Proposed GMP Increase; (4) Authorize the use of the Remaining GMP Increase Balance as Contingency Funding for Ongoing Phase 2 Construction Costs and Unforeseen Conditions Associated With the Police Headquarters Project and South Parking Lot Improvements; and (5) Authorize the City Manager or Designee to Execute any and all Documents, Subject to Approval as to Form by the City Attorney. (ACTION)

June 9, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The city is proposing to increase the total project cost for the new police headquarters by $7,861,852.43, which will be funded through an amendment to the 2025-2026 fiscal year budget.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Griffin Structures LLC

The company is the contractor for the project and will receive the increased funding for construction services.

City Taxpayers

The city budget is being amended to allocate additional funds toward the police headquarters project.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 9, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The City Council is considering a budget amendment to increase the construction cost for the new police headquarters by over $7.8 million. This funding covers Phase 2 construction, a new parking lot expansion at 126 S. Willow Avenue, and a contingency fund for unforeseen project costs.

Key Facts

  • The City Council is asked to approve a $7,861,852.43 increase to the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for the police headquarters project.
  • The funding increase covers Phase 2 construction costs, the South Parking Lot expansion, and a contingency fund for unforeseen expenses.
  • The project includes the development of a parking lot at a recently acquired parcel located at 126 S. Willow Avenue.
  • The proposal requires an amendment to the 2025-2026 fiscal year budget via Resolution No. 8529.
  • The City Manager or their designee is authorized to sign all necessary legal documents once approved by the City Attorney.
  • The construction contract is held by Griffin Structures LLC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the cost of the police headquarters increasing?
The increase of $7,861,852.43 is requested to cover Phase 2 construction, the expansion of a parking lot at 126 S. Willow Avenue, and to provide a contingency fund for future unforeseen construction costs.
Who is the contractor for this project?
Griffin Structures LLC is the contractor for the Phase 2 construction of the new police headquarters.

Why It Matters

The city is proposing to increase the total project cost for the new police headquarters by $7,861,852.43, which will be funded through an amendment to the 2025-2026 fiscal year budget.

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Expansion of Project Scope

The project scope has expanded to include a new parking lot at 126 S. Willow Avenue, which is being bundled into the existing police headquarters construction contract.

Connected Entities

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Sources

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