Police Training Facility Improvements
Summary
Residents questioned spending over $500,000 on artificial turf for the police training building when upcoming bond proposals might also include funds for rehabilitating the same facility. Staff clarified that the turf project provides immediate all-weather training space and won't conflict with future interior renovations.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jun 9, 2026.
Impact analysis
$539,080 funded by MCDC for the police training building turf.
Midlothian police officers and local youth academy participants get an all-weather training space.
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Mentions & discussions (8)
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