by James Coulter
The building across the street from the Lake Wales Police Department may soon be converted into an extra building for the department if the City of Lake Wales approves a proposal agreement with a developer.
At their workshop meeting on Wed. Feb. 12, 2025, Lake Wales city commissioners reviewed an ordinance pertaining to a proposal agreement for project management services for a building annexed to the city’s police department.
Formerly the Family Elder Law Building, the building is located at 122 E. Tillman Ave. across the street from the Lake Wales Police Department. It was purchased by the City on Aug. 29, 2024.
“It is proposed that the Lake Wales Police Department will move several units there,” the city agenda memo states. “In addition, several other areas have been identified to design for the Police Department including training room, several interview rooms, conference room and a storage room.”
Colliers Project Leaders had submitted a proposal agreement to provide project management services for the proposed renovations to the building. This agreement would include services for the design, bid construction, and closeout phases of the project.
“Based on their scope and schedule, the total fee for service is $177,281,” the memo states. “Fees would be invoiced at a lump sum rate of $8,442 per month for 21 months. The total amount is for $177,281 (21 equal payments of $8,442 per month).”
City commissioners were to vote on the ordinance at their city commission meeting on Tues. Feb. 18. at 6 PM at Lake Wales City Hall, located at 201 W Central Ave.
