HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026.02.24 Rexburg PD Booklet_v10_REDUCEDRexburg Police Station FacilityRexburg Police Station Facility
MAY 2026
Table of ContentsTable of Contents
• Letter of Intent
• Space Summary
• Cost Estimates
• Site Context
• Site Diagrams
The City of Rexburg and the Rexburg Police Department have actively explored options to construct a new police station to replace their existing facility. The City has been setting aside funds for this project over the past several years and has purchased land for a new building. Following discussions with project consultants, it has become evident that the current savings will not fully cover the total cost of construction. To proceed with the project at this time, the City will need voter approval of a bond, which requires a super-majority (66.67%) vote in a Rexburg city election. We have worked to place this bond measure on the November 2025 ballot. Our goal is to provide transparency throughout the process so residents can make an informed decision on election day. In the coming months, we will continue to share additional information regarding this potential project. These updates will be shared through our digital platforms and in the City’s monthly newsletter. More information can also be found on our Rexburg Police Department Station Bond Webpage at https://www.rexburg.org/page/rpd-station-bond.
Thank you & stay tuned, Mayor Jerry Merrill & Chief Joshua Rhodes
As Rexburg continues to grow, the demands on our police department have increased significantly. The current police station, originally acquired for a much smaller department, now faces several critical challenges:
1. Size of Facility: The size of a police facility can affect daily operations, staffing, vehicle parking, and training capacity. 2. Infrastructure & Technology: The existing building no longer meets modern safety, technological, or energy-efficiency standards for accreditation by the Idaho Chief of Police Association (ICPA). 3. Public Safety Standards: Today’s law enforcement operations require secure evidence processing areas, enhanced safety for staff, and private, confidential spaces for victims and members of the public. 4. Future Preparedness: It is the goal of the department to accommodate future population growth and emergency response capabilities.
Letter of Intent
The City of Rexburg and the Rexburg Police Department have actively explored options to
construct a new police station to replace their existing facility. The City has been setting
aside funds for this project over the past several years and has purchased land for a new
building. Following discussions with project consultants, it has become evident that the
current savings will not fully cover the total cost of construction. To proceed with the
project at this time, the City will need voter approval of a bond, which requires a super-
majority (66.67%) vote in a Rexburg city election. We have worked to place this bond
measure on the May 2026 ballot. Our goal is to provide transparency throughout the
process so residents can make an informed decision on election day. In the coming
months, we will continue to share additional information regarding this potential project.
These updates will be shared through our digital platforms and in the City’s monthly
newsletter. More information can also be found on our Rexburg Police Department Station
Bond Webpage at https://www.rexburg.org/page/rpd-station-bond.
Thank you & stay tuned,
Mayor Jerry Merrill & Chief Joshua Rhodes
As Rexburg continues to grow, the demands on our police department have increased
significantly. The current police station, originally acquired for a much smaller department,
now faces several critical challenges:
1. Size of Facility: The size of a police facility can a:ect daily operations, sta:ing,
vehicle parking, and training capacity.
2. Infrastructure & Technology: The existing building no longer meets modern safety,
technological, or energy-e:iciency standards for accreditation by the Idaho Chief of
Police Association (ICPA).
3. Public Safety Standards: Today’s law enforcement operations require secure
evidence processing areas, enhanced safety for sta:, and private, confidential
spaces for victims and members of the public.
4. Future Preparedness: It is the goal of the department to accommodate future
population growth and emergency response capabilities.
Space SummarySpace Summary
HOLDING - PROCESSING
PROCESSING - 2,002 2,402 2,029
HOLDING - PROCESSING Subtotal - - 2,002 2,402 2,029
EVIDENCE
EVIDENCE 613 2,470 2,964 3,472
EVIDENCE Subtotal 613 887 2,470 2,964 3,472
SHARED BUILDING RESOURCES
SHARED RESOURCES 1,066 4,242 5,090 5,068
BUILDING SUPPORT 653 1,274 1,529 1,274
MISCELLANEOUS AND SHARED RESOURCES Subtotal 1,719 2,488 5,516 6,619 6,342
8,815 144.7%
TOTAL 12,756
PARKING NEEDS STALLS AREA
Adminstation & Detectives 0 0
SWAT 0 0
Patrol 0 0
Community Policing 0 0
Animal Control 0 0
City Vehicle 0 0
City Vehicle 0 0
Total
PUBLIC PARKING NEEDS STALLS AREA
Public Lobby & General 0 0
Communty Room 0 0
Total
STALLS
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EXISTING CURRENT NEED 20 Y
EXISTING CURRENT NEED 20 Y
27,651
STALLS
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Building Space Program Site Space Program
DGSF* - Departmental Gross Square Footage
GSF* - Gross Square Footage
KMB architects
GSF DGSF GSF
4,254 3,545 4,254
2,300 2,282 2,738
- - -
6,555 5,827 6,992
2,503 3,505 4,206
2,503 3,505 4,206
2,892 3,173 3,807
2,892 3,173 3,807
1,895 2,056 2,467
1,895 2,056 2,467
1,821 1,892 2,270
1,821 1,892 2,270
2,402 2,029 2,435
2,402 2,029 2,435
2,964 3,472 4,167
2,964 3,472 4,167
5,090 5,068 6,081
1,529 1,274 1,529
6,619 6,342 7,611
CITY OF REXBURG
NEED 20 YEAR NEED
27,651 33,955
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HOLDING - PROCESSING
PROCESSING - 2,002 2,402 2,029 2,435
HOLDING - PROCESSING Subtotal - - 2,002 2,402 2,029 2,435
EVIDENCE
EVIDENCE 613 2,470 2,964 3,472 4,167
EVIDENCE Subtotal 613 887 2,470 2,964 3,472 4,167
SHARED BUILDING RESOURCES
SHARED RESOURCES 1,066 4,242 5,090 5,068 6,081
BUILDING SUPPORT 653 1,274 1,529 1,274 1,529
MISCELLANEOUS AND SHARED RESOURCES Subtotal 1,719 2,488 5,516 6,619 6,342 7,611
8,815 144.7%
12,756
STALLS AREA
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0 0
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STALLS AREA
0 0
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STALLS
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STALLS
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EXISTING CURRENT NEED 20 YEAR NEED
EXISTING CURRENT NEED 20 YEAR NEED
27,651 33,955
STALLS
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3
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22
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Area Summary: Page 1
DEPARTMENT DGSF GSF DGSF GSF
OFFICE ADMINISTRATION
PUBLIC ENTRY 3,545 4,254 3,545 4,254
ADMINISTRATIVE SUITE 1,917 2,300 2,282 2,738
PERSONNEL DIVISION (Not Needed) - - - -
ADMINISTRATION Subtotal 5,462 6,555 5,827 6,992
DETECTIVES DIVISION
DETECTIVES DIVISION 2,086 2,503 3,505 4,206
DECTECTIVES DIVISION Subtotal 2,086 2,503 3,505 4,206
PATROL
PATROL 2,410 2,892 3,173 3,807
PATROL Subtotal 2,410 2,892 3,173 3,807
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES - TRAINING
TRAINING 1,580 1,896 2,056 2,467
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES - TRAINING Subtotal 1,580 1,896 2,056 2,467
RECORDS
RECORDS 1,517 1,821 1,892 2,270
RECORDS Subtotal 1,517 1,821 1,892 2,270
HOLDING - PROCESSING
PROCESSING 2,002 2,402 2,029 2,435
HOLDING - PROCESSING Subtotal 2,002 2,402 2,029 2,435
EVIDENCE
EVIDENCE 2,470 2,964 3,472 4,167
EVIDENCE Subtotal 2,470 2,964 3,472 4,167
SHARED BUILDING RESOURCES
SHARED RESOURCES 4,900 5,848 4,400 5,323
BUILDING SUPPORT 1,274 1,529 1,274 1,529
MISCELLANEOUS AND SHARED RESOURCES Subtotal 6,174 7,377 5,674 6,852
TOTAL
CITY OF REXBURG
POLICE DEPARTMENT SPACE LIST
CURRENT NEED 20 YEAR NEED
28,410 33,196
Cost EstimatesCost Estimates
Rexburg Police Station Project
Headwaters Construction, acting
as Construction Manager/General
Contractor (CM/GC) has prepared
a preliminary cost estimate for the
police station project based on
square footages provided by the City
and design team. Using historical
data from similar facilities and
current market pricing, we developed
a projected construction cost to
guide early budgeting and planning.
Rexburg Police Station Project
Reduced Scope Bond Measure-Removed the unfinished interior
space to cut construction cost estimate down by approximately
$1.9 million
Estimated Expenses
Description
Pre-Bond Programming Services-Architect 90,000$
Pre-Bond CMGC Cost Estimating/Etc -$
Land Purchase 1,300,000$
Closing Fees 1,505$
Recording/Publishing Fees 1,500$
Construction/Design & Engineering, Furniture, Fixtures, and
Equipment, Building Permit, Plan Review, and Impact Fees, and
Other Consulting Fees related to construction 16,234,026$
Municipal Advisor/Bond Obligation Fees/ Bond Council/Rating
Fees/Etc.101,000$
Total Estimated Expenses 17,728,031$
General Obligation Proposed Bond Amount 14,995,000$
Difference Covered from Savings from General Fund Transfers,
Impact Fees, and Sell of old Building(s)2,733,031$
New Building(s) Square Footage Finished Space
New Police Station Main Building 24,206
New Metal Out Building 4,204
Total Square Footage 28,410
MRGIS
Site ContextSite Context
Site Diagram PlanSite Diagram Plan
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Indicates potential locations for future building expansion that could be adjoining the new police facility that would accommodate future growth needs of the Police Department. The future building expansion is the difference between the "Current Need" and the "20 Year Need" indicated in the space program.
ACTUAL 2964 SF
EVIDENCE
ACTUAL 2500 SF
SHARED BLDGRESOURCES
ACTUAL 2402 SF
HOLDING -PROCESSING
ACTUAL 1821 SF
RECORDS
ACTUAL 2892 SF
PATROL
ACTUAL 1895 SF
TRAINING
ACTUAL 2503 SF
DETECTIVESDIVISION
ACTUAL 4254 SF
PUBLIC ENTRY &COMMUNITY ROOM
ACTUAL 2300 SF
POLICE CHIEFADMIN
ACTUAL 1620 SF
SWAT
ACTUAL 2499 SF
SHARED BLDGRESOURCES
VEHICLE SALLYPORT DRIVE-THRU
BULK EVIDENCE STORAGE
COMMUNITY ROOM
BREAKROOM
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More information can also be found on our Rexburg
Police Department Station Bond Webpage at
https://www.rexburg.org/page/rpd-station-bond
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staff, and private, confidential spaces for victims and members of the public.
4.FFuuttuurree PPrreeppaarreeddnneessss:: It is the goal of the department to accommodate future population growth and emergency response
capabilities.
Where We Are in the Process
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•July 10th, Police Station Community Open House, 4-6 pm
•July 16th, City Council Town Hall Q&A at 5:30 pm
o Bond Election Ordinance proposal to City Council AAuugguusstt
•August 11th, Police Station Community Open House to view concepts
and ask questions, 4-6 pm
•August 20th, Ordinance 3rd Reading
•August 29th, Ballot submission questions due to Madison County
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•Preliminary Site Selection & PurchaseThe new Police Station project is currently in the concept design and preliminary planning
phase. Key activities underway include:
•Site selection & land acquisition
•Development of Initial architectural
concepts
•Estimation of preliminary construction
costs
•Coordination with City Council and public
safety leadership
•Preparation for upcoming community
engagement events to share concepts
and gather input
Stay Informed - We invite residents to stay engaged throughout the planning and construction process. Your
input helps ensure the new station refl ects our shared prioirities for safety, eff iciency, and community values.
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