The City Council approved on November 18, 2025, a $173,301 Professional Services Agreement with Dunbar Architecture to provide architectural services for the Police Department Building Renovation Project. Additionally, the council has authorized a $200,000 budget transfer from existing Infrastructure Funds to cover potential unforeseen project expenses.

The council accepted a $2.5 million grant on July 15, 2025, from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the renovation. The grant does not require a local match, but the budget transfer aims to address any ineligible costs and contingencies.

The Fullerton Police Department currently operates out of three buildings, including a federally recognized historic site.  Upgrades will address hazardous materials, health, safety, and operational needs. Planned improvements include renovations to locker rooms, jails, the front lobby, a Crime Scene Investigation Laboratory, and the historic courtyard.

Following a Request for Proposal process, Dunbar Architecture was selected for the project, primarily due to its experience with historical building renovations. The design phase is expected to take about eight months, allowing construction to begin in Fiscal Year 2026-27.