Magistrate and Court Services Facility with Sally Port

Total Project Cost: $5.8M

Project Status:

Project Description

This project will provide a new facility for the Magistrate’s Office and Court Services. A thorough programmatic study was performed in the Fall of 2022 (FY 23) to determine space and operational requirements for both functions. The result of the study showed that new space is warranted to safely and efficiently operate the necessary services provided by the Magistrate and Court Services. Utilization of the area between the Jail and First Street would also offer an opportunity to position the Magistrate function adjacent to the jail.

The proposed building would be a single-story structure providing offices, customer service areas, and conference rooms designed to accommodate growth and meet all ADA accessibility requirements. This project also increases the safety for officers transporting prisoners to the jail as well as the community by the addition of a functional, enclosed sally port The sally port will be fenced with a roof and roll up style doors, but will not be conditioned space.

The former Sheriff’s Office will be demolished, and along with the former Phlegar building area will become a new parking area that will more closely serve employees reporting to and the citizens visiting the Public Safety building.

FINANCIAL IMPACT

• The relocation of the Magistrate’s Office would save over $80,000 per year in rent.

• The sale of the building housing the Court Services unit would generate proceeds from its sale, and the property would become taxable.

FUNDING SOURCES

• • Lease Revenue Bonds – $0.1M

PROJECT MILESTONES

APPROVED FY 2024 - 2028