New public safety building could open by 2025

The Victoria police and fire departments should be able to move into their new $33 million headquarters by 2025, adding security and space for law enforcement, firefighters and municipal court workers. That’s the take-away from yesterday’s presentation to civic and business leaders by City Manager Jesús Garza, who says city hall and the 700 Main building would see offices moved and rebuilt. It will include about 90% more space for the police department, a 27% increase for fire administration and 122% more space for the municipal court, which now hears cases in the city council chambers.