To facilitate the construction of new permanent buildings for police and public works staff in Sunset Valley, City Council at a Dec. 6 meeting discussed moving those departments’ employees into temporary buildings in August.

Plans have been in the works to design and construct the new structures adjacent to City Hall on Jones Road to replace portable buildings that currently serve as offices for the departments. Staff would need a place to operate for about 14 months while construction on the new buildings takes place, staff said.

City staff said the cost of the rental, including the removal of the existing portable buildings, could be around $135,000.

Council did not take action on the agenda item during the meeting.