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City Facilities
As part the November 2005 bond program, Wylie voters approved four
new City facilities.
| Project |
Fire Station No. 3 |
| Description |
This approximately 11,000 square foot facility
will be built on City-owned property at the southeast intersection
of Brown and W.A. Allen. It will feature three (3) apparatus
bays, trailer storage facilities, living and working quarters
for five (5) firefighting personnel and a small training room. |
| Status |
In the design stage. Construction is scheduled to begin in
fall/winter 2007 with completion in fall/winter 2008. |
| Project |
Public Library |
| Description |
This approximately 45,000 square foot facility will be built
on City-owned property along FM 1378 (Country Club) just north
of FM 544. It will be part of a municipal complex along with
the new City Hall and Recreation Center.The new Public Library
will feature an adult area, children area, teen area, meeting
rooms, quiet study rooms, technology area and a café
area |
| Status |
In the design stage. Construction is scheduled to begin in
2008 |
| Project |
Recreation Center |
| Description |
This approximately 40,000-50,000 square foot facility will
be built on City-owned property along FM 1378 (Country Club)
just north of FM 544. It will be part of a municipal complex
along with the new Public Library and City Hall.The new Recreation
Center will feature two basketball courts, cardiovascular/fitness
area, indoor walking/running track, aerobics/dance rooms, classrooms,
locker rooms and administrative office space. |
| Status |
In the design stage. Construction is scheduled to begin in
2008. |
| Project |
New City Hall |
| Description |
This approximately 40,000-45,000 square foot facility will
be built on City-owned property along FM 1378 (Country Club)
just north of FM 544. It will be part of a municipal complex
along with the new Public Library and Recreation Center.The
new City Hall will be home to the following departments: Office
of the City Manager, Building Inspections, City Engineer, City
Secretary, Finance, Human Resources, IT, Planning and Zoning,
and Utility Billing. The new building will also feature a Council
Chambers area. |
| Status |
In the design stage. Construction is scheduled to begin in
2008. |
Location Map for New Municipal Complex (coming
soon)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
| Q: |
Will the new City Hall, Public Library and
Recreation Center be built in phases? |
| A: |
No, City Council has given direction for all the buildings
to be built to completion and not in phases. |
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| Q: |
How much will membership cost at the new Recreation Center? |
| A: |
Membership fees have not been finalized. Currently, Wylie
Parks and Recreation is working on a business enterprise plan
for the recreation center. The plan will provide recommendations
for developing membership fees. |
| Q: |
What will happen to the current Wylie Municipal Complex? |
| A: |
Construction of the new City Hall creates the opportunity
to renovate the existing Municipal Complex into a Public Safety
building for the Police Department, Fire Administration, Emergency
Operations Center and Municipal Court. |
| Q: |
What will happen to the current Smith Public Library? |
| A: |
The Facilities Master Plan suggests that the existing Library
Building be renovated to become a Senior Citizens Center; however,
this has not been finalized. |
Updated 5/16/07
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