Police evidence facility purchase at 1827 Spring Street
Long Beach
Summary
The city is buying a Spring Street warehouse for $9.9 million (plus ~$4.35 million in improvements) to consolidate police evidence and crime-lab storage it currently rents. Annual debt service roughly matches current rent, so it saves money over time — though one commenter called the tenant-improvement tab a bad deal.
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Last discussed Jun 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
$14.4 million appropriated now, offset by future bond proceeds; ~$870,000 annual debt service replaces roughly equivalent rent.
Police operations gain a permanent, consolidated, city-owned facility.
A public commenter argued the ~$4.35 million tenant improvement cost makes the deal overpriced in a tightening economy.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Jun 16, 2026
The city is buying the Canal Avenue building housing the crime lab and evidence storage for $6.4 million and spending nearly $15 million building out a new crime lab at 125 Elm — a major investment in police infrastructure ahead of 2028.
City Council - Mar 17, 2026
The city is buying a Spring Street warehouse for $9.9 million (plus ~$4.35 million in improvements) to consolidate police evidence and crime-lab storage it currently rents. Annual debt service roughly matches current rent, so it saves money over time — though one commenter called the tenant-improvement tab a bad deal.
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