Published on May 12, 2025
At its May 6 meeting, the Addison City Council received an update on the development of a new Police and Courts facility. This presentation marked the latest step in a process that began in 2019 with a Facility Utilization and Consolidation Study conducted by LPA Architects. That study, followed by a second phase led by MPI Architects, explored space needs, site planning, and long-term options for Addison’s public safety and municipal operations.
Council and staff have been working through the results of both studies since 2020. A consensus emerged in early 2023 to focus efforts on evaluating a new facility for the Police Department and Municipal Court. That vision advanced at the 2024 Strategic Planning Retreat, where Council gave the green light for staff to begin planning and funding work. In May, the Council approved a $35 million Certificate of Obligation to support the project.
During the May 6 meeting, staff reviewed the facility’s space needs, estimated costs, and site considerations. Council also discussed the challenges of constructing a purpose-built public safety building that will serve the community’s growing needs while balancing cost, location, and operational efficiency.
Council indicated their desire to form a Bond Committee in 2025 to review proposed facility, options, and costs and provide recommendations to the Council. As part of the process, staff will present other potential projects for committee consideration. The Council will revisit this discussion in June.