The Schertz Police Department has outgrown its current facility for administrative and operational needs.  There is a new Public Safety building in the long term CIP plan that is projected for four to eight years to complete, if approved.  In order to maintain current and future operational capacity, the police department will need temporary facilities to provide work space until the completion of the new Public Safety building.  We have identified a building that is owned by Guadalupe County that would provide such operational space for approximately eight years.  The property room, Criminal Investigations, and the Crime Victims Liaison will be relocated to this location, freeing up space at our current facility.  Guadalupe County has indicated that they are willing to provide the shell office space area with HVAC, water, two sets of male and female restrooms, and will provide water and electricity at no additional fee.  The City of Schertz would be responsible for building the shell facility and covering said costs and, upon vacating the location, the office structure would remain in place. 

To provide spacing for immediate and future growth of the police department while a new Public Safety building plan is being considered for construction. The CIP plan is presently projecting a four to eight year build out for this project.

This would allow the Police Department to continue to maintain operational fitness while limiting costs while awaiting the construction of a new Public Safety building.

Approval of Resolution 25-R-029.

The projected cost for this project is $500,000; $400,000 for the Guadalupe County building shell build-out and $100,000 for remodeling the current Police Department when the identified units transition to the new location. These projects were included as part of the CIP that was approved by Council as part of the budget process.

Approval of Resolution 25-R-029.