In a nutshell
Fulshear officials will need to consider long-term repairs for the city’s Municipal Complex and police headquarters, located at 6611 W. Cross Creek Bend Drive, after a study by architectural firm PGAL showed multiple water leaks, PGAL CEO Jeffrey Gerber said at an April 15 City Council meeting.
The buildings have been occupied by the city since 2023, although they were bought in 2021, according to agenda documents. The municipal complex houses city staff and the court system.
Digging deeper
Gerber said the initial building review showed several design flaws, including:
- Building floors lower than the approved design
- Sidewalks that all flow toward the building
- Roof drains dumping rain onto sidewalks
Going forward
As the city determines how to tackle the issue, Public Works Director Gary Schatz said there are options that need to be explored, including repair feasibility, cost and relocation.
City staff is recommending a committee of staff and council volunteers—including Christina Baron, Jason Knape and Patrick Powers—who will meet biweekly to discuss options.
“This is something we realize is bigger than us as staff, and we are going to need your help moving forward,” Schatz said. “The bottom line is water comes into this building under the walls, through the walls and around the windows—and it continues to do so in every rain event.”
City Council is set to revisit the matter in a future executive session May 6, Assistant City Attorney Josh Green said.
