The City of Roswell has secured a new location for its Public Safety Headquarters. This move, approved unanimously by the City Council, aims to provide better facilities for the Police and Fire Departments.
🚔 Why It Matters: As Roswell continues to grow, ensuring that public safety services have adequate facilities is crucial. The new location will address current space limitations and support future expansion, enhancing the city’s ability to respond effectively to emergencies.
🚒 What’s Happening: Roswell’s City Council has approved purchasing the Roswell Summit Office Buildings at 1080 Holcomb Bridge Road. The decision follows an assessment of nine potential sites.
- New HQ Details: The city will buy building 100 for $8 million, while building 200 will be donated by the seller, Sugar Oak Management.
- Leaseback Agreement: Building 200 will be leased back to the seller for $1 per year for four years, allowing time for tenant transitions.
🏢 Between the Lines: The selection of the Summit site is based on strategic factors, including location, existing infrastructure, and cost-effectiveness.
- The Summit site’s central location covers a 20-square-mile area within a five-minute service level, making it ideal for quick emergency response.
💸 The Big Picture: By purchasing existing buildings, Roswell avoids the high costs and uncertainties of new construction, estimated at $54 million, excluding land costs. The property purchase also facilitates further economic development in the area.
- This move is part of Roswell’s broader commitment to public safety, following recent initiatives like acquiring a new 911 Center and enhancing compensation for first responders.
🔜 Next Steps: The city is developing a logistics plan for relocating Police and Fire Department personnel to the new headquarters. This transition aims to improve operational efficiency and better serve the Roswell community.
For more information about Roswell’s Public Safety initiatives and bond program, visit RoswellGov.com/Bond.
