Summary
The new police headquarters will cost $7.86 million more than planned, mostly for surprise utility, drainage, and culvert work plus a south parking lot on the old mortuary parcel. Council approved it, warning that delays would cost even more.
At a glance
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
Draws $7.86 million from general fund reserves, with no operating budget impact stated.
Police department staff and the public benefit from a completed headquarters with expanded parking and fleet support.
General fund reserves are reduced; Mayor Pro Tem Scott criticized that utility undergrounding in front of the station was not required earlier.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council — September 22, 2026
The new police station opens to the community October 21 from 10 a.m. to noon — the date was announced publicly at this meeting before even the department knew.
City Council — June 9, 2026
The new police headquarters will cost $7.86 million more than planned, mostly for surprise utility, drainage, and culvert work plus a south parking lot on the old mortuary parcel. Council approved it, warning that delays would cost even more.
Rialto City Council Approves Development Plan, Financing for Modern Police Station
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