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CITY OF PRESCOTT, WISCONSIN
MEETING NOTICE
CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, AT 5:00 P.M.
800 BORNER STREET
PRESCOTT, WI 54021
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM GRANT
a. Discuss Total Costs – City and Wisconsin DOT
b. Review Campbell Street Future Design – USH 10 to Walnut Street
4. UPDATE AND DISCUSSION ON MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS
a. Review of Municipal Building Planning by Cedar Corporation
b. Discuss Next Steps on Public Safety Building and Library Expansion
5. PRESCOTT BUSINSS PARK MARKETING
a. Discuss and Review Master Planning Proposals for Business Park
6. OTHER BUSINESS
a. Public Works Director Retirement
7. ADJOURNMENT
NOTICE
ACCESS TO THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING FOR THE DISABLED IS AVAILABLE THROUGH THE REAR
PARKING LOT ENTRANCE. ALL THOSE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS SHOULD CALL CITY HALL OFFICES
(715-262-5544) IF ASSISTANCE IS NEEDED
To: Mayor and Council
From: Matt Wolf, City Administrator
Date: May 20, 2026
Subject: TAP Grant Costs and Future Campbell Street Design Considerations
Background
The CIP original scope of the Orrin Road project included a mill and overlay from Pearl Street
to Dexter Street, along with the addition of a 10-foot-wide pedestrian trail. However, in 2024,
the City received a Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) grant for planning pedestrian
improvements along U.S. Highway 10. Based on that planning effort, the City Council
approved a concept plan that includes the closure of Orrin Road on the east side of Campbell
Street (see attached TAP Grant Layout and Concept Pictures).
Following approval of the concept plan, the City submitted a TAP grant application for design
and construction. The grant would cover approximately 80% of eligible project costs, requiring
the City to fund the remaining 20%. The total estimated project cost was $5,980,000, resulting
in a City share of approximately $1,196,000.
The TAP grant would fund the pedestrian improvements, including trails or sidewalks;
however, the mill and overlay of Orrin Road would remain a City responsibility regardless of
whether the grant is awarded.
Discussion
On Wednesday, May 6, the City was informed by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation
(WisDOT) that it had been approved for the construction phase only of the project. The
WisDOT Northwest Region Local Program Manager stated the following:
At this time, WisDOT is able to offer TAP funding for the construction phase only of your
project. Due to pre-existing funding and scheduling considerations, TAP funding is not available
for the design phase of your project. The design phase of your project will need to be supported
through local funding sources.
To move forward, please confirm by May 29, 2026, whether you are able to accept TAP funding
for construction only, while securing the necessary funding for the design phase of your project
through alternate methods. If we do not receive confirmation by this date, WisDOT may
consider alternate projects for funding.
The City must decide by Friday, May 29, 2026, whether it would like to proceed with the
construction-only portion of the grant. WisDOT is currently estimating a 2030 construction
timeline for the project if the City accepts the grant.
The total estimated cost for engineering and design is $580,000, which includes WisDOT
review fees. The estimated construction cost is $6,959,300, including construction,
construction engineering inspections, contract administration, and WisDOT review fees for
construction. Based on these estimates, the City would be responsible for 20% of construction-
related costs, totaling approximately $1,391,860.
In addition, the City remains fully responsible for the mill and overlay of Orrin Road. Based on
the 2025 mill and overlay cost estimate of $22.01 per square yard, and assuming a 3%
inflation adjustment, the estimated total cost to mill and overlay Orrin Road, along with portions
of Filkins Street and Henry Street, is $457,627. A map showing the proposed 2027 mill and
overlay areas is attached. A portion of Orrin Road is excluded because it would be
reconstructed as part of the planned closure at Campbell Street and U.S. Highway 10.
A sources and uses table is provided below comparing the original borrowing estimate with the
revised project estimate. It should be noted that borrowing proceeds generally must be
expended within three years to avoid federal arbitrage compliance issues. As a result, the
borrowing would need to be spread out over two different borrowings.
SOURCES
Borrowing Total Amount
Yearly Payment
Estimate
2026A Borrowing $ 1,037,627 $ 78,323
Future Borrowing $ 1,391,860 $ 105,063
$ 2,429,487 $ 183,386
Original Borrowing Estimate $ 1,545,350 $ 116,649
Difference $ 884,137 $ 66,737
USES
Item Cost City Share Timeline Total City Cost
TAP Grant Engineering and Design $ 580,000.00 100% 2027-2029 $ 580,000
2027 Mill and Overlay $ 457,626.79 100% 2027 $ 457,627
TAP Grant Construction $ 6,959,300.00 20% 2029-2030 $ 1,391,860
$ 2,429,487
As part of the grant agreement, the City will also be required to enter into a State/Municipal
Maintenance Agreement with WisDOT requiring the City to maintain the pedestrian structure
for the life of the project.
Tax Impact of TAP Grant Increase
Staff prepared the following tables to compare the original 2026A borrowing estimate with the
revised estimate resulting from WisDOT funding construction only. The estimates are based on
the following assumptions:
1. The estimates use 2025 assessed values for taxes payable in 2026, which have an
aggregate ratio of 93.5%.
2. Annual estimates assume the City’s 2025 assessed values remain constant through
2030.
3. Estimates do not account for the City’s full reassessment in 2028.
4. No new construction growth is included.
5. Estimates do not include other future borrowing needs that may affect the debt levy,
such as a Public Safety Building or Court Street reconstruction.
Due to construction not occurring until 2029–2030, the debt levy increase in 2027 would
decrease because the City would initially borrow only for the Orrin Road mill and overlay and
the TAP grant design costs totaling $1,037,627. This represents a reduction of $507,723 from
the original borrowing estimate.
However, in 2029 the City would need to borrow an additional $1,391,860 for construction
costs, increasing the debt levy by approximately $17.26 per $100,000 of assessed value.
Overall, the revised scenario increases project costs by approximately $884,137 compared to
the original estimate, resulting in an estimated additional tax impact of $11.04 per $100,000 of
assessed value.
Original 2026A Borrowing Estimate Table
Debt Service
Budget
Year-to-Year
Increase/
Decrease
Amount to Levy Mill Rate Overall Tax Levy/
$100,000 Value
Tax Impact/
$100,000 Value
Current 2026 $ 394,715.52 0.004995 $ 499.50
Need 2027 $ 495,251.00 $ 100,535.48 $ 3,265,120.61 0.005176 $ 517.59 $ 18.09
2028 $ 494,489.00 $ (762.00) $ 3,264,255.55 0.005175 $ 517.46 $ (0.14)
2029 $ 489,199.00 $ (5,290.00) $ 3,258,250.07 0.005165 $ 516.50 $ (0.95)
2030 $ 494,728.00 $ 5,529.00 $ 3,264,526.88 0.005175 $ 517.50 $ 1.00
$ 18.00
Updated 2026A Borrowing Estimate Table
Campbell Street Future Design Considerations
Campbell Street from U.S. Highway 10 to Malone Elementary School is included within the
TAP project area and would receive either a sidewalk or trail connection (see attached Tap
Grant Layout). However, Campbell Street currently lacks curb and gutter infrastructure, while
nearly all its connecting streets, with the exception of Hilton Street, already include curb and
gutter improvements.
Debt Service
Budget
Year-to-Year
Increase/
Decrease
Amount to Levy Mill Rate Overall Tax Levy/
$100,000 Value Tax Impact/
$100,000 Value
Current 2026 $ 394,715.52 0.004995 $ 499.50
Need 2027 $ 453,868.00 $ 59,152.48 $ 3,218,140.51 0.005101 $ 510.15 $ 10.65
2028 $ 451,287.00 $ (2,581.00) $ 3,215,210.42 0.005097 $ 509.68 $ (0.46)
2029 $ 547,217.00 $ 95,930.00 $ 3,324,115.08 0.005269 $ 526.95 $ 17.26
2030 $ 556,085.00 $ 8,868.00 $ 3,334,182.49 0.005285 $ 528.54 $ 1.60
$ 29.04
Benefits of concrete curb and gutter include:
• Improved stormwater drainage by directing runoff to storm inlets and reducing localized
flooding and erosion.
• Extended pavement life through reduced water infiltration and freeze-thaw damage.
• Defined roadway edges that improve traffic organization and safety.
• Reduced gravel and soil migration onto roadways, lowering maintenance needs from
disturbed grass and vegetation from vehicles parking off-road.
• Improved pedestrian safety and ADA accessibility.
• Better snow control during winter maintenance operations.
• Enhanced neighborhood appearance and potential support for property values.
With the proposed sidewalk or trail installation, staff is requesting Council direction on whether
it would like to consider future curb and gutter improvements along Campbell Street within the
project area. If so, it would be beneficial to complete the street and stormwater design
concurrently with the TAP project to ensure the final sidewalk or trail alignment does not
require future relocation or reconstruction.
This design work would be separate from the TAP grant. In 2024, Cedar Corporation prepared
a preliminary cost estimate for this section of roadway as part of the CIP process. Because
water and sewer design would not be required at this time, the estimated design cost would be
approximately $108,000. This would include design for curb and gutter, storm sewer
infrastructure, and a coordinated final street and pedestrian layout.
One drawback is that there is currently no defined timeline for full street reconstruction.
Additionally, if the final design requires shifting the roadway alignment to accommodate the
pedestrian improvements, the City may need to accelerate construction timing decisions.
However, Campbell Street does connect a local commercial area to Malone Elementary
School, creating an opportunity for a safer pedestrian connection, which would make this a
potential good project for the LRIP grant through WisDOT. The City received this grant from
WisDOT through the MSIS component of the LRIP Grant for the Elm/Washington Street
reconstruction.
Recommendation
1. Discuss the updated TAP grant costs and determine whether the City would like to proceed
with the construction-only grant award.
2. Discuss the Campbell Street future design considerations and determine how the Council
would like to proceed.
Attachments
1. Approved TAP Grant Layout
2. Design Concept Pictures
3. 2027 Mill and Overlay Map
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To: Mayor and City Council
From: Matt Wolf, City Administrator
Date: May 21, 2026
Subject: Concept Planning and Estimates for Municipal Services
Background
In January 2024, Cedar Corporation completed a comprehensive Municipal Facilities
Needs Assessment for the City of Prescott evaluating the current conditions and future
needs of the Police, Fire, EMS, City Hall, and Library facilities. The assessment
identified several opportunities for improvements aimed at enhancing service delivery
and operational efficiency. The full Space Needs Study is available on the City’s website
at:
City of Prescott Space Needs Assessment
On June 5, 2024, the City Council held a workshop to review the Space Needs Study
and discuss potential building repairs and long-term facility planning. Under the current
timeline, construction of any future facility would not begin until 2029, with anticipated
completion in 2030. During the workshop, the Council reviewed options for a future
Public Safety Building and discussed whether City Hall should be incorporated into that
facility or remain at its current location with future remodeling and expansion.
On August 12, 2024, the City Council approved an agreement with Cedar Corporation
to prepare concept plans and cost estimates for improvements to City Hall, the Police
Department, the Library, and the Fire Department. The agreement included evaluation
of the following options:
Option 1 – Municipal/Public Safety Building North of USH 10
Including Fire, Police, and EMS facilities.
Option 1A
• Include City Administration within the Municipal/Public Safety Building and
renovate the existing City Hall/Library building for continued Library and
community use.
Option 1B
• Expand and renovate the existing City Hall/Library building for continued use by
City Administration, the Library, and community functions.
Option 2 – Municipal/Public Safety Building West of the Current City Hall Site
Located in the northeast quadrant and including Fire, Police, and EMS facilities.
Option 2A
• Include City Administration within the Municipal/Public Safety Building and
renovate the existing City Hall/Library building for continued Library and
community use.
Option 2B
• Expand and renovate the existing City Hall/Library building for continued use by
City Administration, the Library, and community functions.
On July 28, 2025, the City Council held a workshop to review the concept plans and
preliminary cost estimates. The preferred concept identified through the workshop was
a combined Public Safety Building housing Fire, Police, and EMS operations.
Combining these services into one facility would create operational efficiencies and cost
savings through shared spaces such as training rooms and support facilities.
The concept plans and the accompanying presentation from Ehlers discussing the
potential tax levy impacts are attached for review.
On January 1, 2026, the City held an intergovernmental meeting with the Townships of
Oak Grove and Clifton to discuss possible cost sharing for the Fire and EMS portions of
the building. The City also discussed potential operational and financial arrangements
related to a shared facility. While the Townships indicated they were not opposed to the
concept, both stated they would need additional discussions with their respective Town
Boards. To date, no further feedback has been received from either Township.
Discussion
Since the last workshop, the City has focused on identifying potential sites of five acres
or greater for construction of a future Public Safety Building while also attempting to
address the Fire Department’s request to keep the facility as close as possible to the
current Fire Hall location near Flora Square.
The City has evaluated the following potential sites:
1. School District Property Across from City Hall on Borner Street
• The School District indicated it was not interested in selling the property.
2. Fire Hall Field / Replacement Near the High School
• The School District was willing to discuss the concept; however, due to the
anticipated acquisition/replacement cost, the site was not considered financially
feasible.
3. Lumberyard Adjacent to the Police Department
• The City has made multiple attempts to contact the property owners regarding a
potential acquisition and replacement into the Prescott Business Park; however,
no responses have been received to date.
4. Prescott Business Park
• This site remains a viable option but would require the extension of Ryden Road.
The Fire Department has expressed opposition to this location due to concerns
regarding response times and operational impacts.
With limited options available for a five-acre site, staff are requesting direction from the
Council regarding how they would like to proceed. Four primary options are outlined
below for Council consideration, although additional sites or combinations of options
may also be considered.
Option 1 – Proceed with the Prescott Business Park Location
The City would move forward with extending Ryden Road in 2028 or 2029 to facilitate
development of the Public Safety Building within the Business Park.
Potential concerns include:
• Opposition from the Fire Department;
• Potential impacts on volunteer recruitment and retention; and
• Possible changes to emergency response times.
Potential benefits include:
• Completion of Ryden Road infrastructure; and
• Increased marketability of the Prescott Business Park for future development.
Option 2 – Reengage the School District
The City could reopen discussions with the School District regarding either previously
considered site and potentially utilize a third-party facilitator or arbitrator to assist
negotiations.
Option 3 – Split the Fire/EMS and Police Projects
Rather than constructing a combined Public Safety Building, the City could separate the
projects.
Under this option:
• Fire and EMS operations would remain at the current location with expansion
occurring through acquisition of adjacent property;
• Police operations could remain integrated with City Hall and the Library; and
• Shared training or community meeting space could be developed within the
existing municipal complex.
This approach would allow the Fire and EMS Association to move forward on its own
timeline with consideration by its members while allowing the Police/Community Room
project to remain solely a City initiative.
The primary drawback is that updated concept plans and cost estimates would need to
be prepared. Additionally, the two projects would be competing for any potential grants
and Federal assistance that would be sought to offset tax impacts.
Option 4 – Focus on Maintenance of Existing Facilities
The City could elect not to move forward with new facility construction and instead
complete a comprehensive assessment of the existing Police and Fire facilities to
identify necessary repairs and long-term maintenance needs.
Potential benefits include:
• Lower overall project costs; and
• Reduced tax levy impacts.
Potential drawbacks include:
• Existing space deficiencies would remain unresolved; and
• Continued investment into older facilities and pole-style structures that have
shorter service lives and poor resiliency during emergency events.
Recommendation
1. Discuss and give staff a recommendation on how the City would like to move
forward with Municipal Building maintenance and space needs.
Attachments
1. Concept Plans Completed by Cedar Corporation
2. Final Concept Plan by Cedar Corporation
3. Ehlers Presentation on Municipal Building Improvements
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PROPERTY INFORMATION
ADDRESS:
MUNICIPALITY:
COUNTY:
ZONING DESIGNATION:
PROPERTY BUILDING SETBACKS
FRONT YARD SETBACK:
SIDE YARD SETBACK:
REAR YARD SETBACK:
MATERIAL LEGEND
EXISTING
BUILDING
PROPOSED
BUILDING
PROPOSED
MUNICIPAL CAMPUS
VISITOR PARKING
FIRE APPARATUS
LEAVING
EMS/FIRE/POLICE ENTRANCE
POLICE LEAVING
POLICE ENTRANCE
FUTURE ROAD
FIRE APPARATUS
ENTRANCE
EMS ENTRANCE
/ EXIT
SALLY PORT
POLICE IMPOUND
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260 FLORA ST S
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R-1 MIXED RESIDENTIAL
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10 FEET
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PROPERTY ZONING INFORMATION
PROPERTY INFORMATION
ADDRESS:
MUNICIPALITY:
COUNTY:
ZONING DESIGNATION:
PROPERTY BUILDING SETBACKS
FRONT YARD SETBACK:
SIDE YARD SETBACK:
REAR YARD SETBACK:
MATERIAL LEGEND
EXISTING
BUILDING
PROPOSED
BUILDING
PROPERTY LINE
BORNER ST S
BUILDING SETBACK
15' - 0"
10' - 0"
EXISTING CITY
HALL / LIBRARY
EXISTING
PRESCOTT MIDDLE
SCHOOL
VISITOR PARKING
FIRE APPARATUS
LEAVING
SALLY PORT
POLICE LEAVING
POLICE ENTRANCE
FIRE APPARATUS
ENTRANCE
EMS GARAGE
25' - 0"
PROPOSED
MUNICIPAL CAMPUS
POLICE IMPOUND
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OPTION 02 - SCHOOL SITE
260 FLORA ST S
CITY OF PRESCOTT
PIERCE
R-1 MIXED RESIDENTIAL
25 FEET
10 FEET
25 FEET
1" = 50'-0"A34
1 OPTION 02 - SCHOOL SITE
PROJECT NORTH
NORTH
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70' - 0"
180' - 0"
90' - 0"
130' - 0"
60' - 0"
90' - 0"
80' - 0"
150' - 0"
90' - 0"
20' - 0"
70' - 0"
50' - 0"
1,970 SF
COUNCIL
CHAMBERS
308 SF
STORAGE
300 SF
CLOSED
SESSION
CONF.
127 SF
JUDGE
CHAMB.
108 SF
FUTURE
OFFICE
155 SF
CITY
ADMIN.119 SF
PLAN.
119 SF
PUBLIC
WORKS
119 SF
CLERK
COURT119 SF
TREAS.
119 SF
CLERK
130 SF
WORK
ROOM260 SF
BREAK
ROOM
77 SF
STOR.
145 SF
INV.
98 SF
INV.
108 SF
SRO
119 SF
LT.
119 SF
LT.
145 SF
POLICE
CHIEF151 SF
RECORD
78 SF
TR
78 SF
TR
667 SF
PATROL
414 SF
MEN'S
LOCKERS
304 SF
WOMEN'S
LOCKERS
670 SF
FITNESS
297 SF
MECH.
378 SF
CONF.
146 SF
INT.
171 SF
IT
275 SF
CONF. 252 SF
RECEP.
1,884 SF
MULTIPURPOSE
ROOM
155 SF
STOR.
155 SF
STOR.
407 SF
DORMS
800 SF
EMS
605 SF
KITCHEN /
DAYROOM
7,783 SF
FIRE
APPARATUS
BAY
284 SF
STORAGE
215 SF
WORKSHOP
119 SF
FIRE
SUPP.
119 SF
SCAB
114 SF
HOSE TOWER
/ STORAGE 338 SF
REPORT
ROOM
671 SF
TURNOUT
350 SF
DECON. /
LAUNDRY
301 SF
WOMEN'S
LOCKERS
421 SF
MEN'S
LOCKERS 142 SF
OFFICER
116 SF
ASST.
CHIEF
130 SF
FIRE
CHIEF 256 SF
WOMEN'S TR
134 SF
PLAN
ROOM
279 SF
CONF.
95 SF
TR
128 SF
STOR.
1,389 SF
FIRE
958 SF
LOBBY
86 SF
VEST.
278 SF
MEN'S TR
84 SF
JC
119 SF
AV
263 SF
CONF.
1,081 SF
CITY HALL
135 SF
CONF. 62 SF
TR
33 SF
ST.
171 SF
STOR.
817 SF
SALLY PORT
58 SF
TR
58 SF
INT.
256 SF
INTAKE
121 SF
DUTY BAG
62 SF
INT.
273 SF
WEAPONS
CLN. / STOR.
362 SF
EVIDENCE
170 SF
EVIDENCE
PREP
259 SF
STORAGE
11,437 SF
SQUAD
GARAGE
667 SF
POLICE
IMPOUND
BRUSH 1PICKUP BOAT
TRAILER
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FUTURE LADDER
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OPTION 1A/2A - MUNICIPAL CAMPUS
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PROJECT NORTH
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180' - 0"
90' - 0"
130' - 0"
150' - 0"
90' - 0"
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235 SF
WORK
ROOM
260 SF
BREAK
ROOM
77 SF
STOR.
145 SF
INV.
98 SF
INV.
108 SF
SRO
119 SF
LT.
119 SF
LT.
145 SF
POLICE
CHIEF151 SF
RECORD
78 SF
TR
78 SF
TR
667 SF
PATROL
414 SF
MEN'S
LOCKERS
304 SF
WOMEN'S
LOCKERS
670 SF
FITNESS
297 SF
MECH.
378 SF
CONF.
146 SF
INT.
171 SF
IT
275 SF
CONF. 252 SF
RECEP.
1,884 SF
MULTIPURPOSE
ROOM
155 SF
STOR.
155 SF
STOR.
407 SF
DORMS
800 SF
EMS
605 SF
KITCHEN /
DAYROOM
7,783 SF
FIRE
APPARATUS
BAY
284 SF
STORAGE
215 SF
WORKSHOP
119 SF
FIRE
SUPP.
119 SF
SCAB
114 SF
HOSE TOWER
/ STORAGE 338 SF
REPORT
ROOM
671 SF
TURNOUT
350 SF
DECON. /
LAUNDRY
301 SF
WOMEN'S
LOCKERS
421 SF
MEN'S
LOCKERS 142 SF
OFFICER
116 SF
ASST.
CHIEF
130 SF
FIRE
CHIEF 256 SF
WOMEN'S TR
134 SF
PLAN
ROOM
279 SF
CONF.
95 SF
TR
128 SF
STOR.
1,389 SF
FIRE
958 SF
LOBBY
86 SF
VEST.
278 SF
MEN'S TR
84 SF
JC
119 SF
STOR.
263 SF
CONF.
522 SF
STOR
817 SF
SALLY PORT
58 SF
TR
58 SF
INT.
256 SF
INTAKE
121 SF
DUTY BAG
62 SF
INT.
273 SF
WEAPONS
CLN. / STOR.
362 SF
EVIDENCE
170 SF
EVIDENCE
PREP
259 SF
STORAGE
11,437 SF
SQUAD
GARAGE
667 SF
POLICE
IMPOUND
BRUSH 1PICKUP BOAT
TRAILER
ENGINE PRIMARY ENGINE
SQUAD TENDER
FUTURE LADDER
10' - 0"
130' - 0"
170' - 0"
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OPTION 1B/2B - PUBLIC SAFETY CAMPUS
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BUILDING SETBACK
LIBRARY
RENOVATION
BORNER ST N
PINE ST
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10' - 0"
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ADDRESS:
MUNICIPALITY:
COUNTY:
ZONING DESIGNATION:
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OPTION 1A/2A - LIBRARY/COMMUNITY
25 FEET
10 FEET
25 FEET
800 BORNER ST N
CITY OF PRESCOTT
PIERCE
C-2 HIGHWAY COMMERICAL
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PROPERTY ZONING INFORMATION
PROPERTY INFORMATION
ADDRESS:
MUNICIPALITY:
COUNTY:
ZONING DESIGNATION:
PROPERTY BUILDING SETBACKS
FRONT YARD SETBACK:
SIDE YARD SETBACK:
REAR YARD SETBACK:
MATERIAL LEGEND
EXISTING
BUILDING
PROPOSED
BUILDING
LIBRARY
PROPERTY LINE
BUILDING SETBACK
PROPOSED
COMMUNITY
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BORNER ST N
PINE STREET
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15' - 0"
10' - 0"
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OPTION 1B/2B- CITY HALL, LIBRARY AND COMMUNITY
25 FEET
10 FEET
25 FEET
800 BORNER ST N
CITY OF PRESCOTT
PIERCE
C-2 HIGHWAY COMMERICAL
1" = 50'-0"
OPTION 1B/2B LIBRARY& CITY HALL RENOVATION
PROJECT NORTH
NORTH
EW
S
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II MUNICIPAL FACILITIES
CITY OF PRESCOTT
01.21.2025 A7
OPTION 1- LIBRARY/ CITY HALL / COMMUNITY
2,750 SF
COMMUNITY
SPACE
ADDITION
4,710 SF
LIBRARY
275 SF
WORK
ROOM
696 SF
PROGRAM
ROOM
154 SF
TR
152 SF
TR
224 SF
BREAK ROOM
41 SF
JC
79 SF
VEST.
144 SF
VEST.
1,226 SF
COUNCIL
CHAMBERS
71 SF
AV
112 SF
OFFICE
142 SF
OFFICE
111 SF
OFFICE
114 SF
OFFICE 232 SF
CONF.
97 SF
OFFICE
97 SF
OFFICE
134 SF
STORAGE
125 SF
WORK ROOM
359 SF
RECEP.154 SF
OFFICE
811 SF
SHARED
181 SF
STORAGE
79 SF
STORAGE
CIRCULATION DESK
113 SF
OFFICE
115 SF
STUDY
115 SF
STUDY
169 SF
CONF.
COMPUTERS
AV
YOUNG ADULT
CHILDREN'S
FICTION /
NON FICTION
UNEXCAVATED
UNEXCAVATED
LIBRARY
3/32" = 1'-0"
LIBRARY LOWER LEVEL
3/32" = 1'-0"
LIBRARY FIRST LEVEL
UNEXCAVATED
UNEXCAVATED
LIBRARY
PROJECT NORTH
NORTH
EW
S
280 SF
STOR.
59 SF
VEST.
454 SF
COMPUTERS
595 SF
MAKER
SPACE
1,445 SF
COMMUNITY
ROOM
163 SF
TR
156 SF
TR
420 SF
WORK ROOM
137 SF
BREAK ROOM
63 SF
JC
123 SF
STUDY
123 SF
STUDY
123 SF
STUDY YOUNG ADULT
CHILDREN'S
CIRCULATION DESK AV
FICTION /
NON FICTION
94 SF
STORAGE
51 SF
STAIR
96 SF
STORAGE
305 SF
WORK ROOM
OFFICE
OFFICE
COMPUTERS
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CITY OF PRESCOTT
01.21.2025 A8
OPTION 2- LIBRARY/ COMMUNITY
3/32" = 1'-0"
LIBRARY LOWER LEVEL
3/32" = 1'-0"
LIBRARY FIRST LEVEL
Project:
Location:
Date:
Revisions:
Units in square feet unless specified otherwise.
** Efficiency ratio includes circulation, structure and walls, and unassigned storage.
SUMMARY:
Current Option 1A/2A Option 1B/2B Option 1A/2A Option 1B/2B
City Hall 3,500 sf 5,200 sf 3,500 sf 3,000 sf 3,500 sf
Subtotal 3,500 sf 5,200 sf 3,500 sf 3,000 sf 3,500 sf
Police Department
Office/ Admin 6,700 sf 6,100 sf 6,100 sf 6,000 sf 6,000 sf
Garage/ Other
3,460 sf 13,000 sf 13,000 sf 15,200 sf 15,200 sf
Subtotal 10,160 sf 19,100 sf 19,100 sf 21,200 sf 21,200 sf
Fire Department
Office/ Admin 3,700 sf 4,000 sf 4,000 sf 3,100 sf 3,100 sf
Fire Living Future Phase 0 sf 2,100 sf 2,100 sf 1,200 sf 1,2 00 sf
Apparatus Bay
5,700 sf 11,900 sf 11,900 sf 10,800 sf 10,800 sf
Subtotal 9,400 sf 18,000 sf 18,000 sf 15,100 sf 15,100 sf
Library 6,500 sf 8,900 sf 6,500 sf 8,900 sf 6,500 sf
Community Space 0 sf 3,100 sf 3,000 sf 3,100 sf 3,000 sf
Shared
0 sf 0 sf 2,500 sf 0 sf 3,000 sf
Subtotal 6,500 sf 12,000 sf 12,000 sf 12,000 sf 12,500 sf
EMS 195 sf 0 sf 0 sf 0 sf 0 sf
Garage 805 sf 900 sf 900 sf 900 sf 900 sf
Subtotal 1,000 sf 900 sf 900 sf 900 sf 900 sf
Shared Space 0 sf 5,800 sf 5,800 sf 6,700 sf 4,600 sf
Shared Space (Back of House) 0 sf 4,600 sf 4,600 sf 3,100 sf 2,800 sf
Subtotal 0 sf 10,400 sf 10,400 sf 9,800 sf 7,400 sf
TOTAL 30,560 sf 65,600 sf 63,900 sf 62,000 sf 60,600 sf
City of Prescott Space Needs Analysis
City of Prescott
January 23, 2025
Updated Concept
Space Needs Summary
First Concept
UP
UP UP
175' - 0"
10,152 SF
SQUAD
GARAGE
859 SF
SALLY PORT
685 SF
EMS
121 SF
LT.
121 SF
LT.
121 SF
INV.
121 SF
INV.
153 SF
POLICE
CHIEF
1,962 SF
MULTIPURPOSE
ROOM
1,910 SF
COUNCIL
CHAMBERS
204 SF
STORAGE
73 SF
TR
114 SF
JUDGE
CHAMB.
130 SF
CLERK
COURT
129 SF
PLAN.
181 SF
CITY ADMIN
130 SF
PUBLIC
WORKS
130 SF
FUTURE
OFFICE130 SF
TREAS.
137 SF
CLERK
157 SF
CLOSED
SESSION
CONF.
261 SF
RECORDS /
STOR.
242 SF
BREAK
ROOM
350 SF
CONF.
120 SF
CONF.
283 SF
RECEP. /
WORK
ROOM
107 SF
STOR.
135 SF
CONF.
98 SF
INT.
140 SF
RECORD
750 SF
PATROL
255 SF
STOR.
266 SF
STOR.
328 SF
WOMEN'S
LOCKERS
328 SF
MEN'S
LOCKERS
568 SF
FITNESS318 SF
KITCHEN &
STORAGE
154 SF
STOR.
201 SF
DECON. /
LAUNDRY
317 SF
RESTROOMS /
SHOWERS
341 SF
TURNOUT
7,862 SF
FIRE
APPARATUS
BAY
139 SF
REPORT
ROOM
140 SF
FIRE
CHIEF
140 SF
ASST.
CHIEF 134 SF
OFFICER
449 SF
MEETING
ROOM
129 SF
TR
359 SF
PLAN ROOM /
STOR.
259 SF
WOMEN'S TR
239 SF
MEN'S TR212 SF
LOBBY
143 SF
AV
320 SF
MECH.
233 SF
WEAPONS
CLN. / STOR.
538 SF
EVIDENCE
242 SF
EVIDENCE
PREP
129 SF
DUTY BAG
90 SF
INT.
75 SF
TR
79 SF
INTAKE
89 SF
TR
115 SF
HOSE TOWER
/ STORAGE
125 SF
SCBA
125 SF
FIRE
SUPP.
225 SF
WORKSHOP
304 SF
STORAGE
85' - 0"
45' - 0"
60' - 0"
60' - 0"
60' - 0"
90' - 0"
100' - 0"
92' - 0"
7' - 0"
Room Legend
APPARATUS BAY
CITY HALL
EMS
FIRE OFFICE
GARAGE
POLICE
SHARED
120 SF
SRO
115 SF
INT.
CITY HALL FUTURE EXPANSION
117' - 0"
398 SF
EMS ROOM
483 SF
STORAGE
1,112 SF
FIRE
STORAGE
413 SF
MECHANICAL
2,501 SF
STORAGE
825 SF
FUTURE
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CITY OF PRESCOTT
07.01.2025 A1
OPTION 1A/2A MUNICIPAL CAMPUS
1/16" = 1'-0"A1
1 MUNICIPAL CAMPUS
1/16" = 1'-0"A1
2 FIRE MEZZANINE
NEW LAYOUT
POLICE = 5,799 SF
POLICE GARAGE = 13,183 SF
TOTAL = 18,982 SF
EMS = 1,167 SF
FIRE OFFICE = 2,540 SF
FIRE APPARATUS BAY = 10,459 SF
TOTAL = 12,999 SF
FIRE MEZZANINE = 5,525 SF
SHARED SPACE = 5,765 SF
FIRST FLOOR = 38,913 SF
MEZZANINE= 5,525 SF
OVERALL SF = 44,438 SF
FUTURE
CITY HALL (FUTURE) = 2,173 SF
SHARED SPACE (FUTURE) = 2,886 SF
TOTAL OVERALL (FUTURE) = 49,497 SF
OLD LAYOUT
POLICE = 5,954 SF
POLICE GARAGE = 15,232 SF
TOTAL = 21,186 SF
EMS= 858 SF
FIRE OFFICE = 2,647 SF
FIRE APPARATUS BAY = 10,933 SF
TOTAL = 13,580 SF
CITY HALL = 2,770 SF
SHARED SPACE = 10,065 SF
OVERALL SF= 49,400 SF
City of Prescott Facility Financing
July 28, 2025
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• Current annual debt service is approx. $447,000
• Future projects from last CIP that Ehlers modeled included:
Orrin Road in 2026 $1,300,000
New Fire Truck in 2027 - $912,000
Court Street in 2029 - $682,990
• Project costs and dates are preliminary and subject to
change
Current Debt For Capital Plan Projects
3
• Debt service increases to approx. $580K in 2030 after
anticipated borrowings.
Tax Impact from CIP
0
200,000
400,000
600,000
800,000
1,000,000
1,200,000
1,400,000
1,600,000
1,800,000
2,000,000
2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047
Existing Debt 2026 G.O. Notes 2027 STF Loan 2029 G.O. Notes
4
Future Building Projects
Project Cost Construction
Year
Public Safety Building $12,097,677 2029
Library Renovations and
Addition
$2,458,317 2031
• Large scale “legacy” projects have other financing
options for mitigating tax impact.
5
Option 1 – General Obligation Borrowing
Simple process that is easy to understand and administer
Backed by ad valorem property taxes
Lowest interest rates
Debt service is not subject to levy limits
Only 20 years to pay for legacy projects
6
Option 2 – Community Development
Authority Lease Revenue Bonds
Up to 40-year repayment term = lower annual debt service
Lease payment from the City pledge to fund debt service
Lease payment subject to levy limits
Line E debt limit exception is not available
Purchaser may want a “commitment” to issue one-year G.O. Notes
as back up for pledge
One year of debt service reserve included in total borrowing
Higher interest rates compared to G.O.
Higher total interest due to longer borrowing term
Complicated process to set up and issue debt
7
Tax Impact Comparison
• CDA bonds for Public Safety Building only.
• Library isn’t worth the additional downsides of CDA
bonds.
Annual debt service approx. $195,000
• Debt levy is approx. $580,000 with current CIP projects
• Interest rates assume “non-bank qualified” rates + 0.50%
G.O. Notes CDA Bonds
Term of debt 20 years 30 years
Estimated Interest Rate 4.91% 5.25%
Estimated Annual Debt Service $983,000 $840,000
Total P&I $19,673,503 $25,227,481
Debt Levy in 2032 w/ all future borrowings $1,720,000 $1,612,000
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Tax Impact with Future Borrowings as G.O.
0
200,000
400,000
600,000
800,000
1,000,000
1,200,000
1,400,000
1,600,000
1,800,000
2,000,000
Existing Debt 2026 Notes 2027 STF Loan 2029 G.O. Notes 2031 G.O. Notes
• Reduce total levy by approx. $140K as CDA
Debt goes out to 2059
• 2029 includes Court St. project and Public Safety Building
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Tax Impact
Assumptions
• 2% annual escalation for operating levy and equalized value
• 2031/32 equalized value includes closure of TIDs 3 & 4
Current Levy
2024/25
Projected 2031/32 Levy
w/ CIP + G.O. Notes
Operating Levy 2,525,883 2,844,555
Debt Levy 193,326 1,720,000
Total Tax Levy 2,719,209 4,564,555
TID Out Equalized Value 599,717,600 752,355,665
Equalized Mill Rate 4.53 6.07
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Estimated Property Tax
Equalized Property
Value
2024/25
Levy
Projected
2031/32 Levy
$100,000 $453 $607
$200,000 $907 $1,213
$300,000 $1,360 $1,820
$400,000 $1,814 $2,427
$500,000 $2,267 $3,034
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Important Disclosures
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Matt Wolf, City Administrator
Date: May 22, 2026
Subject: Discussion on Master Planning the Prescott Business Park
Background
The City of Prescott approved an agreement with IAG Commercial at its March 23, 2026
meeting for brokerage services related to marketing and promoting the Prescott
Business Park.
During discussions regarding ways to improve the marketability of the site, IAG
recommended that the City consider developing a master planning document or
conceptual site plan. Such a document would help provide prospective developers and
businesses with a clearer vision of the type of development and long-term character the
City would like to encourage along the USH 10 corridor.
IAG indicated they have previously worked with both ISG and Ayres Associates on
similar projects for other business park developments they have represented.
Discussion
Staff have reached out to both ISG and Ayres Associates to request proposals for
preparation of a master planning concept for the Prescott Business Park.
The proposals will be presented to the City Council at the workshop for review and
discussion to determine whether the City would like to move forward with development
of a master plan/concept for the Business Park.
Recommendation
Review the proposals for preparation of a master plan for the Prescott Business Park
and determine whether the City would like to move forward with either proposal.
Source: City of Prescott website. First collected Oct 9, 2026.