In 2016, Wold Architects and Engineers was hired to develop a long-range plan for public safety (police and fire) for the city. This comprehensive plan focused on improving function and operations through efficiency, interaction and collaboration. It was agreed that having all city facilities on one campus was preferred and challenged the design team to be creative in utilizing land adjacent to the Fire Station that was constrained and had topography that made access difficult. The facility's design was to be forward-thinking, incorporating best practices for law enforcement and firefighters, and being designed harmoniously with other facilities.
The final solution provides a cohesive building with separate identifiable entries for police, fire and city hall. Material selections match and complement existing materials and modernize the building, reflecting a city's commitment to sustainability. This is accomplished by using expansive glass to bring daylight into interior spaces, white roofs to reduce heat gain, ultra high-efficiency HVAC equipment to save in utility costs and water retention features that allow rainwater to be used for irrigation. Trees that needed to be removed for construction were salvaged and were repurposed into wood trim and featured as "forest paneling" in the lobby and office areas. The entry for police was moved to provide a separate location to release persons from the police station's jail area.