New Police Station and Police Bond Updates

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Building a new Molalla Police Station

In November of 2023 voters within the City of Molalla approved a bond levy to construct a new Police Station by a slim margin. Although the process for moving forward on this project has reached a fervent pace recently, the project really began in 2012 when former Police Chief Rod Lucich began to express the need for a new station. The City began to put money away for this endeavor and in 2015 the City purchased the old Bowling Alley property on Grange Avenue in 2021.


Some of you will remember that the Bowling Alley had been abandoned and was in a state of decay since about 2017. The City held an auction of left behind Bowling Alley equipment in 2022. We saved two items from the old building: bowling pins and the bowling alley lanes. Bowling pins have been decorated and sold to raise funding for our park system and the old alleys have been safely stored and will be incorporated into the new Police Station.


Where does that leave us today?

Design and development of final plans for the new Police Facility are almost complete. The City Council approved an early procurement of masonry, electrical, mechanical, steel, and other long-term items so that we are ready when these items are needed. Architects are working toward building permitting and these applications have been filed with the Clackamas County Building Department.


Be looking for groundbreaking in mid-July this summer!



If you have questions, please let us know by asking your question here. Many times, others have the same questions, and we can provide answers to all of you.
Or you can ask a question by e-mailing the city manager.


Dan Huff

Molalla City Manager

Building a new Molalla Police Station

In November of 2023 voters within the City of Molalla approved a bond levy to construct a new Police Station by a slim margin. Although the process for moving forward on this project has reached a fervent pace recently, the project really began in 2012 when former Police Chief Rod Lucich began to express the need for a new station. The City began to put money away for this endeavor and in 2015 the City purchased the old Bowling Alley property on Grange Avenue in 2021.


Some of you will remember that the Bowling Alley had been abandoned and was in a state of decay since about 2017. The City held an auction of left behind Bowling Alley equipment in 2022. We saved two items from the old building: bowling pins and the bowling alley lanes. Bowling pins have been decorated and sold to raise funding for our park system and the old alleys have been safely stored and will be incorporated into the new Police Station.


Where does that leave us today?

Design and development of final plans for the new Police Facility are almost complete. The City Council approved an early procurement of masonry, electrical, mechanical, steel, and other long-term items so that we are ready when these items are needed. Architects are working toward building permitting and these applications have been filed with the Clackamas County Building Department.


Be looking for groundbreaking in mid-July this summer!



If you have questions, please let us know by asking your question here. Many times, others have the same questions, and we can provide answers to all of you.
Or you can ask a question by e-mailing the city manager.


Dan Huff

Molalla City Manager

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    P&C Construction has broken ground on the new Molalla Police Department read all about it;

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  • Facility Update 08.21.24

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    On August 14, 2024 the Molalla City Council approved a final amendment to the construction contract with P&C Construction that brought the total and final contract GMP amount to $16,877,864. This is in line with our planning and site work and utilities have already begun! Start up activities such as the groundbreaking ceremony, site security, job trailer, site trenching for utilities and footings, survey and various inspections are moving along and each week the owner, architect and contractor meet on site to review progress and collaborate. The project is on target to be complete by the end of 2025.



  • Ground Breaking!

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    The City of Molalla broke ground on a new police station last Friday, August 2, 2024. City officials and police staff celebrated with community members at the groundbreaking ceremony.

    The new station will be Molalla’s first dedicated police facility and will function as an emergency operations center to coordinate public safety crisis response activities. The project team includes Mackenzie and P&C Construction.

    We expect the new station to open in late 2025.


  • City Council Report of New Police Station February 28, 2024

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    City of Molalla- New Police Facility

    CITY COUNCIL REPORT

    DATE: February 28, 2024

    REPORT: City Council Update on New Police Facility

    PREPARED BY: Joshua Dodson, Owner’s Rep./Project Manager


    1) Project Vitals: 1.6 acre site, 17,832 SF single story new police facility located at old

    bowling alley property off 150 Grange Ave., project funded by $16M bond plus other funding, Construction cost range is currently [$16.8-17.6M], construction complete by Fall 2025, full project team has been established. Total project cost is $22Million.


    2) Construction Guaranteed Maximum Price Budget: $17.3 Million GMP (Guaranteed Maximum Price)

    a) Pie Charts, overall budget, later GMP & contingency spend down tracking

    Click below to see the Early Work Agreement for May 2024
    City Council - Early Work Agreement - May 2024

    3) Scope/Design Updates:

    a) Design Update from Mackenzie

    “Since reengaging on the design following the election in late 2023 the Mackenzie design team has been diligently working advancing the building and site design with the goal of issuing an early design package for P&C to procure select long lead items (mechanical and electrical equipment) and begin weather sensitive construction activities during the summer months. The early work will include site grading, utilities, and building foundations. The team has been coordinating design related security requirements for the Police Department, site access and circulation, and other critical police operational needs.”

    -David Linton, Architect from Mackenzie


    4) Time:

    a) Milestones:

    • Quarter two 2024 Early Procurement Package
    • Summer/Fall 2024 Site grading, utilities and foundation work
    • Quarter four 2024 main building construction start
    • Quarter four 2025 project completion


    5) Construction Updates:

    a) Construction Updates from P&C Construction

    “Upon the bond approval/Notice to Proceed, P&C has worked along the side the design team providing costing and pricing support as the design continues to develop. P&C continues discussions with subcontractor partners on procurement time frames to coordinate proper early work or material ordering. P&C is actively working on a detailed Master Construction Schedule outlining critical path work scheduled for start in late summer along with a procurement schedule for other long lead items ensuring all materials are available in time for their construction related activities.“

    -Jason Bragg, P&C Construction


    6) Interesting Things/Challenges:

    a) Bowling alley lane re-use as public space benches, wall finishes, possible gun rail, and other options are being explored

    b) No concerning challenges or concerns with budget, scope, and time at this period of the project


    Demolished Site


    New Police Station Rendering


    Planning Meeting


    Site Demolition


    Bowling Alley Lane Storage


    Planning Meeting


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