By BECKY KISER
Hays Post
Hays city commissioners face a short agenda for their meeting Thursday.
Collin Bielser, deputy city manager, will present a request to approve an expenditure not to exceed $850,000 to purchase fixtures, furniture and equipment for the new police station/municipal court.
In November 2024, the city commission began an $8.9 million design-build project to renovate the building at 11th and Fort, the former site of Astra Bank.
According to Bielser, the project is about 55% complete with a planned opening in the late fall.
Included in the request is IT infrastructure, with fiber optic network connectivity and a variety of security measures, training room equipment and office furniture.
The existing police department’s available space is 11,000 square feet. The new police station is twice that size and will provide room for the force's growth.
Proceeds for the already-issued bonds will finance the purchases.
Commissioners will also hear the May 2026 financial report from Kim Rupp, director of finanance.
The complete June 11 agenda is available here.
The meeting begins at 4 p.m. in Hays City Hall, 1507 Main.