04/29/2026
Grandview is continuing its efforts to build a new police station, with city leaders moving into the next phase of a project designed to meet future growth, expand law enforcement staffing, and replace a building that officials say no longer fits the department’s needs.
The city has now entered Phase 3 of a seven-phase development plan, beginning conceptual and schematic design work for the future facility. This phase includes $981,090 for architectural and engineering design services, $30,000 in additional professional services, $15,000 for a geotechnical survey, and $15,000 for site surveying and topographical work, bringing the total for the current phase to $1,041,090. City officials estimate this portion of the project will take approximately three to four months to complete.
The planned station will be built on a 4.24-acre site in the Wallace Way Business Park on Port Point West Drive, property acquired through an agreement between the City of Grandview and the Port of Grandview. The purchase was approved unanimously by the city council, securing what officials believe is the best location to support the department’s long-term needs.
Police Chief, Kal Fuller, and city staff reviewed several possible sites before selecting the Port Point West property. Officials cited its size, accessibility, and layout as major advantages. The site includes separate public and operational access points, with a front entrance for community use and a rear entrance designated for police operations, a design expected to improve efficiency and security.
Its location also provides convenient access to nearby schools, major roads, and Interstate 82. Room for future expansion was another key factor in the decision. Planning studies recommended a site of at least three to three-and-a-half acres for a modern police facility, but city leaders pursued a larger parcel to allow for future development. Unlike the current downtown police station, which has no room to expand, the new property offers additional space as Grandview continues to grow westward.
City officials also studied whether relocating the department could affect emergency response times. Their findings showed little to no impact, noting that officers are often already deployed throughout the community while on patrol. In some cases, response times to the east side of town may improve by using I-82 to avoid downtown traffic.
The project comes as Grandview continues to experience steady growth. According to city estimates, the community has grown roughly 70 percent faster than similar sized cities since 2000, with approximately 500 new homes expected over the next five years.
To keep pace, the police department is projected to grow from its current 19 officers to at least 25 officers within the next four to five years, with room for 30 officers in the future.
The city’s current police station, built in 1938, was originally constructed for another purpose and presents several operational challenges today. Officials say the building lacks space for evidence storage, records archiving, private interview rooms, forensic work, and outdated work areas. Concerns have also been raised about ADA accessibility, outdated holding areas, and limited ability to properly separate detainees when necessary. Structural limitations, including thick poured concrete walls and a confined downtown location, make expansion or significant remodeling impractical.
Plans for the new facility include a 14,300-square-foot building, estimated to cost approximately $12 million, with space designed to support a larger police force, dispatch operations, records staff, secure holding areas, updated evidence storage, and community meeting space for neighborhood watch programs, training sessions, and other public safety events. Officials have also discussed creating room for regional partnerships, including possible space for county crisis response services.
Funding for the project has already received an early boost. The city secured $550,000 in state capital funding, along with $200,000 from the city budget, to begin planning work. The $339,200 land purchase, along with closing costs, was covered through state appropriations rather than local tax dollars. Councilmember, Robert Ozuna, credited Senator, Curtis King, Representative Gloria Mendoza, and Representative Deb Manjarrez for helping secure state support, marking the first time a City of Grandview funding request was approved by the state legislature.
Community leaders and residents gathered at the site dedication ceremony to recognize the milestone, with Mayor Ashley Lara, thanking residents and local partners for their support as the city continues working toward full funding and construction.
The next step will be completing the architectural study, which will help determine the final design and scope of the facility. For residents looking for project updates, timelines, and additional information, the city encourages the public to visit www.grandviewpdstation.org. With planning underway and land secured, city officials say the new police station is intended to serve Grandview’s public safety needs for decades to come.
