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-Work Session-

Police Station options

One of the Council’s goals is to get a Police building in Dallas. After voters rejected the May 2025 ballot measure, the Council is working on how to move forward.

In a previous meeting, Councilors proposed different ideas and requested more information. Now the Council has numbers and details to begin the discussion on next steps. Mackenzie Inc., who worked with the city on the original project will present some of the information and cost breakdowns.

Below is a summary of all the documents the Council will review and discuss.

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Cost breakdown for two-story Police station

This document shows the original detailed cost breakdown from Mackenzie that was used in determining the cost of the two-story Police station.

• Estimate low = $11,063,355
• Estimate high = $12,204,812

Link: pg. 4-18

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3rd party cost estimate for two-story Police station

This is a 3rd party estimate for the originally proposed Police building. The quote is provided by Todd Constructions Inc. The staff report notes it is, “within the estimate originally provided by Mackenzie.”

• Estimate = $12,226,434

Link: pg. 19-23

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Itemizer-Observer remodel analysis

This shows an option for remodeling the existing Itemizer-Observer (I-O) building. This rough estimate and site plan is provided by Mackenzie.

• Estimate low = $5,290,740
• Estimate high = $7,110,675

Link: pg. 24

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Single-story building option analysis

This chart compares building costs of 4 single story buildings to the originally proposed 2 story Dallas Police building. It also lists other data points like total population served and number of staff for each building.

Quick glance:

• Molalla Police
  • 1 story
  • 19,530 sq ft
  • $885 cost per sq ft
• St. Helens Public Safety
  • 1 story
  • 14,031 sq ft
  • $912 cost per sq ft
• Umatilla Police
  • 1 story
  • 15,095 sq ft
  • $1,078 cost per sq ft
• Kalama Police
  • 1 story
  • 4,044 sq ft
  • $725 cost per sq ft
• Dallas Police
  • 2 story
  • 16,736 sq ft
  • $975 cost per sq ft

Link: pg. 25

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Financial analysis for various funding options

• 5-year local option levy
  • Funding for the Aquatic Center, Library, and staffing for the Senior Center would be put on a 5 year levy
  • That levy would free up revenue in the General Fund to pay for public safety staff (which is currently funded through the public safety fee)
  • The public safety fee would then be renamed to the public safety building fee and would pay for construction of the Police building
    • Remember – An operating levy has to be renewed by the voters. So the Aquatic Center, Library, and Senior Center staff levy would need to be approved by the voters at least every 5 years
  • Link: pg. 26
• 30 year revenue bond with a new public safety fee
  • This proposal would create a new public safety fee for a 30 year bond
    • This would pay for construction of a Police building
    • It would be be sent to the voters for approval
    • It is currently unclear how much this fee would be
  • Link: pg. 27
• 20 year revenue bond with a new public safety fee
  • This proposal (similar to the 30 year bond) would create a new public safety fee but for only a 20 year bond
    • This would pay for construction of a Police building
    • It would be be sent to the voters for approval
    • It is currently unclear how much this fee would be
  • This proposal was created before the I-O remodel estimate was received
    • Due to that estimate being lower, this fee could be reduced
  • Link: pg. 28
• 30 year general obligation bond
  • This shows a proposal for a 30 year bond, similar to the one proposed on the May 2025 ballot
    • This would pay for construction of a Police building
    • It would be be sent to the voters for approval
    • This would be for a rate of .52 cent per $1,000 assessed value of your home
  • Link: pg. 29

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Mackenzie presentation

This document shows the original Police station floor plans, and budget.

Link: pg. 30-40

What will happen? No official action will be taken, but next steps will be discussed.

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-More Information-

Learn more: View the entire work session packet for a lot more information.

Attend the meeting: Come attend the Work Session in person. On Monday, July 21st, 2025. Work session starts at 6:00 pm at City Hall in downtown Dallas, Oregon. You are free to come and leave whenever during the meeting.

Livestream the meeting: You can watch the livestream on the City’s Youtube page.

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