Urbandale Voters Approve New Police Station

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Urbandale Voters Approve New Police Station
 
URBANDALE, Iowa — Urbandale voters approved a $25 million bond referendum Tuesday to help fund construction of a new police station. The measure passed with more than the 60% voter approval required under Iowa law, according to unofficial election results.
 
"We're grateful that residents have placed their trust in us to move this project forward," said Mayor Robert Andeweg. "Now it's our job to deliver. That means managing costs carefully, keeping residents informed, and making sure we're building a police station that will serve Urbandale well for decades to come."
 
The new station will replace the City's current facility, built in 1982 when Urbandale had about 18,000 residents. Today, Urbandale is home to nearly 50,000 people, and the Police Department has outgrown its existing space.
 
What's next: With voter approval secured, the City will continue design and construction planning for the approximately 95,000-square-foot station at Douglas Avenue and 100th Street. Construction is expected to be completed in late 2028.
 
The approximately $60 million project will be funded through a combination of voter-approved bonds, tax increment financing, City reserves, and local option sales tax revenue. The financing plan is designed to move the project forward without increasing the City's current debt service property tax levy.
 
The City will share project updates, including design and construction milestones, at www.urbandale.org/new-police-building
 
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Media Contact:
Derek Zarn
Director of Marketing & Communications
City of Urbandale
dzarn@urbanbdale.org
515-380-1741

About Urbandale:
Urbandale, Iowa, is an award-winning community of nearly 50,000 residents offering a unique combination of location, value, and community engagement to businesses and residents. Urbandale is located in the northwest part of the Des Moines Metro Area at the intersections of Interstate 35, Interstate 80, and Iowa Highway 141. This unique geographic location allows Urbandale businesses and residents convenient access to a coast-to-coast and border-to-border transportation network. 
Urbandale is a welcoming and vibrant community with affordable and accessible amenities for residents and businesses. From safe neighborhoods to acres of green space, Urbandale is uniquely positioned as an attractive place to raise a family, grow your business, and enjoy life. The City of Urbandale maintains one of the lowest municipal tax rates in the state, providing excellent services at an exceptional value. Each year hundreds of new residents make Urbandale their home—joining those who already enjoy our community’s extensive park and trail network, short commutes, great career opportunities, and excellent schools.
The City operates under a Council-Manager form of government. The City Manager carries out the policy direction of the Mayor and five City Council members. As a national leader in Character Counts, Urbandale endeavors at all times to promote and model the principles of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.
  
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