The 30-year-old Lake Havasu Police Station and Prison Facility is in need of renovation, and work on the first phase of the reconstruction project will begin soon.
“It's pretty far-fetched to think that this building has been here for 30 years and we've definitely put it to good use. I think it's time to put a little love and care back into it.” ” said Cameron Deputy Mayor Moses.
On Tuesday night, the City Council voted 6-0 to award the first phase of the project to Oliver Industries for $3,678,929. Mayor Cal Sheehy recused himself from the vote, citing a conflict of interest.
The first phase will address sewer line repairs, structural masonry repairs, replacing jail door operators and upgrading ADA services in public lobbies.
Project manager Philip Porter said the electrical and mechanical parts of the prison door were outdated and could no longer be maintained, and new plumbing was also needed to replace the current cast iron waste system.
Construction is expected to begin next month and be completed in June, Porter said.
The second phase of the project is currently in design and will include HVAC upgrades and roof replacement.
The necessary work was identified in 2021 when Selberg Associates completed an assessment of the facility.
In 2022, Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) supported the allocation of federal grant funds as part of the $1.5 trillion budget proposal. A total of $1.78 million was set aside for the Havasu Police Department.
The remaining $1,900,929 needed for the project will come from the city's general fund.
City Councilman David Lane thanked city staff and Senator Kelly for their commitment to the project, calling it extremely important.
“We have to thank Senator Kerry for taking steps to bring federal taxes back to the City of Lake Havasu. It doesn’t matter what side of the aisle you are on, but it’s important to take the money that goes to Washington, D.C. and put it back in Lake Havasu. It’s important.’ We’re very grateful for the use of Havasu City in this police department,” Lane said.
