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A combined law enforcement facility could save the city and county approximately $5.1 million each compared to building separate structures.

The police and sheriff's departments would remain separate entities, sharing some spaces like locker rooms and training areas.

Some Iowa City councilors expressed concern over a tight timeline to decide on forming a required 'joint authority' for the project.

Iowa City and Johnson County leaders held their first public meeting to discuss a joint law enforcement facility, though city leaders stopped short of committing to the project.

The full panel of Iowa City City Councilors and Johnson County Supervisors heard presentations from local design firm Shive-Hattery and the Johnson County Attorney's Office during a 90-minute meet

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