Municipal Feasibility Study

July 1-August 6, 2024: Request for Proposals advertised on PennBID for Feasibility Study

September 4, 2024: Director of Public Works recommends appointment of GKO Architects to perform Feasibility Study. The Kennett Township Board of Supervisors authorized the contract with GKO Architects to perform a feasibility study for the expansion of the municipal facility. This study was authorized due to the current space constraints for Township Administration and Police Department. 

This started an in depth process of evaluating the space and functional needs of the Administration and Police Department. The needs analysis included an assessment of current conditions, inventory of existing spaces and usage, needs analysis for current and future staffing, and a review of functional relationships between Departments. The study team looked at options such as a major addition to the existing building, off-site options for expansion, and on-site accommodation for a new building.

March 19, 2025: Board of Supervisors approve amendment to original agreement with GKO Architects

July 15, 2025: Feasibility Study completed by GKO Architects

August 6, 2025: Township Manager Alison Dobbins and Director of Public Works Ted Otteni presented an update on the Feasibility Study and the recommendation for the construction of a separate Police building on the existing Township Building property.  The Public Presentation at the Board of Supervisors meeting requested public input. Please be sure to watch the video of the full meeting. 

August 28, 2025: Chester County Press article "Kennett Township unveils plans for new police facility"

September 2, 2025: Weekly e-news provides recap of presentation

September 15, 2025: Weekly e-news advertised Open House

September 22, 2025: Weekly e-new advertised the Open House again

September 24, 2025: Open House held - includes tour of Administrative offices and Police Department spaces. Township Staff and GKO Architects were on hand to answer questions and take feedback. You can view the information displayed at the Open House if you were unable to attend. Read the Chester County Press coverage of the event published on October 2, 2025 titled "Township's open house gauges residents' ideas, concerns about proposed new police facility."

October 22, 2025: Presentation at Board of Supervisors Meeting providing an update on the proposal followed by presentation of the 2026 Budget with review of the financial impact of the proposed facility expansion. Selected slides from the presentation are below. Video of the full meeting is available on the Kennett Township website in the Agenda Center. Read the Chester County Press coverage of the presentation, published on October 29, 2025 titled "Kennett Township gives supporting reasons for proposed new police facility."

November 5, 2025: Board of Supervisors voted to approve the advertisement of the 2026 Budget. The proposed budget includes a .1 mil tax increase and the funding of the design phase of the Municipal Expansion Project.  The .1 mil increase is an average of $22 per household. The Board of Supervisors also approve the architectural design contract and civil/site design contract to advance the design of the Municipal Expansion Project. The full video of the meeting can be found on the Kennett Township website in the Agenda Center.

Design Phase

December 2025: Township Engineers conducted on-site survey work around the Township Building property.

February 4, 2026: Director of Public Works Ted Otteni provides an informational update on the progress with the design phase at the Board of Supervisors Meeting.

February 18, 2026: Township Manager Alison Dobbins shares plans for Police Facility Design Workshop on March 11, 2026.

February 23, 2026: Registration for Police Facility Design Workshop is announced through the e-news. Registration information also included in the March 2, 2026 e-news.