Sioux City Police and Fire seeking $1 million extra from city to fix headquarters

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KTIV) -

The Sioux City Police and Fire Headquarters are facing continuing issues with water coming through walls and roofing and HVAC failures.

It has already had $1.9 million approved for the 2015 fiscal year and is now asking for an additional $1 million from the city.

"We have very little ventilation in there," said Sioux City Police Chief Doug Young. "There's pressure differences between the inside and outside and that's because the equipment is not functioning properly. So we have to find a means of replacing that to make sure that we don't have the water leak problems."

The one million would be used to replace or upgrade the HVAC system within the department.

A HVAC system has to do with heating, air conditioning and ventilation of a building.

"We have to get that building in compliance, said City Council member Rhonda Capron. "We have to- we're talking about health issues here too so you know when it rains and water comes in, it makes mold. So this is a huge priority for us to get that taken care of."

Chief Young says the initial money that has been allotted will be used for replacement on the outside of the building, as well as replacement of the roof and windows.

Sioux City Mayor Bob Scott says steps are already being taken to improve the situation.

"Presently seeking help from a consultant who will probably have a number for us within the next couple weeks and that number will have a reflection on this budget before we finalize it," said Sioux City Mayor Bob Scott.

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Sioux City Police and Fire seeking $1 million extra from city to fix headquarters