Mountain View Approves $189M Plan for New Police and Fire Headquarters

City Council greenlights funding for 75,000-square-foot public safety building to replace aging facilities.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 9:25pm

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A photorealistic painting of an older, two-story government building with a prominent entrance and large windows, set against a backdrop of tall trees and a clear blue sky with warm, directional lighting casting long shadows.The aging public safety facilities in Mountain View will soon be replaced by a modern, consolidated headquarters to better serve the community.Mountain View Today

The Mountain View City Council unanimously approved a $189 million plan to build a new 75,000-square-foot police and fire headquarters, pulling together funding from various sources including bond financing, a property transfer tax, and contributions from a local tax district.

Why it matters

The current police and fire facilities in Mountain View are outdated and in need of replacement. The new headquarters will provide modern, consolidated facilities to support the city's public safety operations and services.

The details

The funding plan includes $135 million in bond financing, $26.5 million from a city reserve fund, $16.3 million already allocated for pre-construction, and $25.5 million from the Shoreline Regional Park Community tax district. The project will be completed in phases over five years, with an 'off-ramp' option to modify the final phase if needed to stay on budget.

  • The first phase of site preparation and partial demolition is scheduled to begin in July.
  • The second phase of construction for the new public safety building is scheduled to start in May 2027.
  • The third phase of complete demolition and construction of a garage and shooting range is scheduled to begin in September 2029 and be completed in December 2030.

The players

Arn Andrews

Assistant City Manager of Mountain View who presented the funding plan to the City Council.

Jennifer Ng

Public Works Director of Mountain View who discussed the project's phased approach and potential 'off-ramps' to control costs.

Jim Zaorski

A Mountain View resident who raised concerns about the project's cost projections.

Shoreline Regional Park Community

A tax district covering much of the city north of U.S. Highway 101 that will contribute $25.5 million towards the new public safety headquarters.

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What they’re saying

“'Staff went through what we referred to as a 'building block process' to put together the funding.'”

— Arn Andrews, Assistant City Manager

“'That garage component of the project is one of the major off-ramps that we have in order to keep the rest of the project on track.'”

— Jennifer Ng, Public Works Director

“'We'd like some assurance that we've done our homework on the $189 [million], and we're not putting the cart before the horse. If we're going to have pain, we want to make sure that we know what the pain is.'”

— Jim Zaorski, Mountain View Resident

What’s next

The first phase of site preparation and partial demolition is scheduled to begin in July.

The takeaway

This project represents a significant investment in Mountain View's public safety infrastructure, with a phased approach and potential cost-control measures to ensure the $189 million headquarters is delivered on budget and on time.