Hearne Public Safety Building

The City of Hearne constructed a new 25,750-square-foot public safety building at 306 W 3rd St in Robertson County. This facility houses the fire department, police department, and city council chambers, representing a significant addition to the local infrastructure in the community of approximately 7,516 residents. The project involved a total estimated cost of $7,000,000, which translates to a construction cost of $272 per square foot.

Burditt Consultants, LLC served as the design firm of record for this new construction project. Tim Mullins was the registered accessibility specialist responsible for the project’s compliance with state standards. The scope of work extended beyond the main structure to include extensive site improvements such as utilities, paving, sidewalks, landscape, and irrigation systems. This comprehensive approach ensured the building was integrated fully into the existing urban environment of Hearne.

The construction timeline spanned from October 2019 to September 2020, a period of 336 days. This duration is longer than the median scheduled build window of 258 days for similar new construction projects in Robertson County. The estimated cost of $7,000,000 places this project in the top quarter of costs for new construction filings in the county, exceeding the median estimated cost of $900,000. Similarly, the $272 per square foot cost is above the county median of $212 per square foot, reflecting the specialized nature of public safety facilities.

Project Status and Local Context

TDLR closed the project file in September 2020, which marks the end of the accessibility review process for this construction. This status indicates that the regulatory requirements for the building’s accessibility were finalized at that time. The project involved public funds and public land, underscoring its importance to the City of Hearne’s civic operations. The City of Hearne had one other TDLR-registered project totaling $483,684, but the public safety building remains the most substantial recent investment in the area.

Local media outlets have noted the significance of the new facility. A post by the OfficialCityOfHearne account described the building as serving as a Police Station, Fire Station, Municipal Court, and Council Chambers. KXXV reported an exclusive inside look at the new Hearne public safety building, highlighting its modern features. KBTX also noted that the building houses the Police, Fire Departments, and City Council Chambers. These reports align with the TDLR record, which details the construction of a multi-functional public safety hub.

The completion of this project enhances the City of Hearne’s capacity to serve its residents with dedicated spaces for emergency services and civic governance. The building’s location on West 3rd Street provides central access for the community. With the accessibility review process concluded, the facility stands as a completed asset for Robertson County, meeting the standards set by state regulators for new public construction.