Weatherford schedules Oct. 13 ribbon-cutting for new Public Safety Building; operations expected Nov. 1
May 11, 2026 | Weatherford, Parker County, Texas
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Assistant City Manager Lance Arnold told the Weatherford City Council that the new Weatherford Public Safety Building is moving toward completion, with a ribbon-cutting scheduled for Oct. 13, 2022, and full operations targeted for Nov. 1.
"We have our support building substantial completion coming in August," Arnold said, and added that substantial completion of the entire project is expected in September. "Our ribbon cutting and grand opening...is scheduled for 10/13/2022 at 10AM," he said.
Arnold gave a budget update: "So far, we have spent $13,200,000, about 70% of the GMP. We have a $183,000 and some change left in our remaining contingents, plus another $100,000 in allowances." He said the project has used about 73% of its contingency funds.
Arnold described a technical delay affecting three electronic components for the computer-room air conditioners but said engineers and IT have approved a temporary solution that would let the building function should an earlier opening be necessary. "It's been approved by the engineers and by our IT department that will function should we need to open the building before we get those units," he said.
The presentation included a photo tour of interior spaces and design features the administration highlighted as operational improvements: larger locker rooms with charging plugs for issued equipment, dedicated workspaces for corporals and sergeants, a raised floor for data and power, ballistic windows in the communications center and a multipurpose space intended for training and partner meetings.
Arnold said support-building work would be complete in August and anticipated furniture delivery and installation shortly after substantial completion. "We expect to be fully operational by November 1," he said.
Council members asked clarifying questions about the facility's uses; Arnold said the building will house police functions along with fire administration, the fire prevention division and emergency-management coordination to improve daily collaboration and operational readiness.
The report closed with the scheduled ribbon-cutting date and the city's plan to move operations after the public opening.
"We have our support building substantial completion coming in August," Arnold said, and added that substantial completion of the entire project is expected in September. "Our ribbon cutting and grand opening...is scheduled for 10/13/2022 at 10AM," he said.
Arnold gave a budget update: "So far, we have spent $13,200,000, about 70% of the GMP. We have a $183,000 and some change left in our remaining contingents, plus another $100,000 in allowances." He said the project has used about 73% of its contingency funds.
Arnold described a technical delay affecting three electronic components for the computer-room air conditioners but said engineers and IT have approved a temporary solution that would let the building function should an earlier opening be necessary. "It's been approved by the engineers and by our IT department that will function should we need to open the building before we get those units," he said.
The presentation included a photo tour of interior spaces and design features the administration highlighted as operational improvements: larger locker rooms with charging plugs for issued equipment, dedicated workspaces for corporals and sergeants, a raised floor for data and power, ballistic windows in the communications center and a multipurpose space intended for training and partner meetings.
Arnold said support-building work would be complete in August and anticipated furniture delivery and installation shortly after substantial completion. "We expect to be fully operational by November 1," he said.
Council members asked clarifying questions about the facility's uses; Arnold said the building will house police functions along with fire administration, the fire prevention division and emergency-management coordination to improve daily collaboration and operational readiness.
The report closed with the scheduled ribbon-cutting date and the city's plan to move operations after the public opening.
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