Expand Iron Triangle Police Substation by leasing 645 more square feet
In Plain English
The city wants to make the Iron Triangle Police Substation larger by renting additional space from Bridge Housing. The lease costs $1 per year for 645 square feet of extra room. If approved, officers get more space for equipment, meetings, or community programs in this neighborhood facility.
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Votes
Approve the amendment
7 to 0
Why This Vote Matters
The council unanimously approved expanding the Iron Triangle Police Substation by leasing an additional 645 square feet from Bridge Housing for just $1 per year. This will give officers more space for equipment storage, meetings, and community programs at the neighborhood facility. The expansion is essentially free to taxpayers, with the nominal lease fee being a standard legal requirement for property agreements. This was a routine contract amendment that received broad council support, continuing the pattern of strong approval for most contract items.
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