MILFORD, Del. - The Milford Police Committee held a meeting Monday evening to bring forth a proposed schedule for the new police station to the City Council.
"Hopefully get some information out to the people to really drive the point home on how much this is needed," said Council member Andrew Fulton.
The city's police facility is now projected to cost $18.9 million. The proposed way to pay for it is an increase in property taxes.
The new building is needed because there is not enough space in the current facility, conditions are deteriorating, and many other issues such as safety and environmental reasons.
The city plans to hold a referendum on January 30th, and construction will kick off if it passes.
Vice Mayor Jason James suggested the council conduct a feasibility study to establish a Behavioral Health Unit within the Milford Police Department.
"It's made up of mental health segment and drug addiction segment, so when there's a call, a non emergency call, that's primarily related to mental health or drug addiction, the behavioral health unit will be the first responders and police officers as needed. Leaving police officers free to do other things that are criminal related," said James.
Chief Kenneth Brown believes the study will be a good thing to do. The police committee voted in favor of conducting a feasibility study.