City Council Advances Public Safety & Maintenance Facility Project
At its June 17, 2025 meeting, the Mercer Island City Council received a staff presentation with follow-up information on the Public Safety and Maintenance (PSM) Facility (see Agenda Bill 6712).
In 2024, the City Council authorized planning for a new Public Safety and Maintenance (PSM) Facility to co-locate essential city services on the City Hall Campus. Pre-design work concluded in summer 2024, followed by a schematic design phase that included staff workshops, facility tours, and early Council feedback on layout, capacity, and zoning needs.
Throughout early 2025, the City Council reviewed updated designs, site adjustments, sustainability features, and a recommended rezone to support the project. On June 3, 2025, the Design Team presented the final schematic design and cost estimate, incorporating value engineering recommendations to optimize the facility for long-term operations.
At last night's meeting the City Council was asked to provide final direction on the project’s schematic design, budget, and key next steps.
Following discussion, the City Council:
- Approved the final schematic design for the PSM Facility;
- Established a total project budget not to exceed $103,900,000;
- Directed the City Manager to prepare a bond ordinance for first reading at the July 1, 2025 City Council meeting;
- Initiated the process to form Pro and Con Committees, which will draft the respective voter pamphlet statements (and rebuttals) related to the bond measure.
Information about how to apply for the pro or con committee is forthcoming on the City's website, MI Weekly newsletter, and this page. The City Council will review and appoint community members to serve on these committees at its July 15, 2025 meeting.
