In August 2017, the Public Works Department relocated into the facility at 1481 15th Street, formerly known as the Public Safety Building, and the permanent location of Public Works has not been determined.

In November 2017, the Information Technologies Department relocated into the facility at 1481 15th Street, formerly known as the Public Safety Building, making the proposed replacement trailer obsolete.

The Public Works Department has completed bathroom renovations in City Hall and the Library, and staff now recommends completing the renovations of the restrooms in the Police Department.

There are 11 restrooms in the Police Department, and the current condition of the restrooms are deteriorated and impacting operations.

In order to fund this renovation, the Police Department is requesting the transfer of $250,000.00 from the Public Works Building Construction Account No. 310-1123-519-0-6251) to the Police Department Restroom Renovation Account No. 310-0817-521-0-6252.

At minimum, the construction of a new Police Facility would be three years away. 90% of the design work has been completed, and the project will go out to bid in August upon approval of the transfers.

Staff recommends renovating the restrooms to ensure that sanitary conditions can be provided and maintained for the 190 employees of the Police Department.