Police/fire facility at 1103 S. Edwards Boulevard

Asked four questions: whether other sites were considered, community impact studies, traffic impact on Highway 120, and the effect on property taxes.

Police chief, joined by the fire chief, defended the site: 22 sites studied, strong response-time benefits, and the lost tax revenue is outweighed by safety gains.

Fire chief co-presented with the police chief in support of the proposed site and its response-time benefits.

Speaking for the Police and Fire Commission, said four years of work went into this, the site was the best of 22, and purchasing the property is step one.

Symphony Bay resident and commissioner urged the council to vote yes, saying first responders deserve the city's full support.