Measure FP general obligation bond issuance
Summary
The council hired Swinerton Builders and LPA Design to design the new Fire Stations 1 and 2 and police facilities paid for by the $93.35 million bond voters approved in 2024. Design runs through 2026; construction starts 2027 with fire stations done by fall 2028 and police by fall 2029. A five-person citizens oversight committee is coming.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $3.57 million in design-phase contracts now, with construction costs locked by a guaranteed maximum price later.
Residents get modern, seismically sound fire and police facilities — and first responders get buildings designed around how they actually work.
Property owners bear an additional property tax levy through 2056.
Mentions & discussions (5)
City Council — October 13, 2026
The council approved selling up to $93.35 million in voter-approved bonds to rebuild Fire Stations 1 and 2 and the main police station. A AA+ credit rating means lower borrowing costs; property owners will pay an estimated $17.40 per $100,000 of assessed value starting November 2027.
Budget & Finance Commission — October 8, 2026
The city is about to borrow $93.35 million to rebuild two fire stations and the police headquarters/annex. Estimated cost: 5.19% interest, about $17.40 per year per $100,000 of your home's assessed value — basically what was promised on the ballot. Council votes on the sale October 13.
City Council — August 18, 2026
The $93.35 million bond for fire stations and the police station now gets a five-person citizen committee to verify the money is spent as promised. Applications open in fall 2026.
City Council — July 7, 2026
The council hired Swinerton Builders and LPA Design to design the new Fire Stations 1 and 2 and police facilities paid for by the $93.35 million bond voters approved in 2024. Design runs through 2026; construction starts 2027 with fire stations done by fall 2028 and police by fall 2029. A five-person citizens oversight committee is coming.
City Council — January 20, 2026
The city is moving forward with rebuilding fire stations and the police headquarters using Measure FP funds, hiring Griffin Structures to manage the process.
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