Police Substation and Property/Evidence Facility Site Selection
Summary
A Prop 478-funded facility at Prescott Lakes Parkway and Sundog Ranch Road is trending at $49-51 million for about 51,000 square feet, with cost-per-square-foot and hillside questions raised but no action yet.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 3, 2026.
Impact analysis
Trending $49-51 million plus the land purchase, funded by Prop 478 with possible offsets.
Police officers, evidence staff and ultimately residents get consolidated, modern facilities.
Taxpayer watchdogs, including resident Carter LaBarge, questioned whether the hillside site's excavation costs are justified.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council Voting Meeting - Nov 3, 2026
A Prop 478-funded facility at Prescott Lakes Parkway and Sundog Ranch Road is trending at $49-51 million for about 51,000 square feet, with cost-per-square-foot and hillside questions raised but no action yet.
Executive Session - Sep 22, 2026
The city is exploring real property purchases to secure additional land for a new police evidence facility and substation. This project aims to support law enforcement operations and evidence storage needs.
City Council Voting Meeting - Aug 11, 2026
The council debated site options for the new police substation and evidence facility, ultimately choosing Option B to acquire additional land and reduce retaining wall costs.
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