The city could build a needed Law Enforcement Training Academy alongside its present location while the academy continues to operate in an aging former elementary school.
Or it might pick undeveloped property closer to the municipal center, which would allow more flexibility and space but may cost millions more.
City staff recommended the latter option Tuesday, but members of the City Council want the costs and benefits of both explored further. They dismissed a third option on land along South Birdneck Road near General Booth Boulevard because of wetlands on the property…