Agenda - Council Work Session - 01/13/2015

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Fire Station #2 Project Timeline August 2006 Space Needs Analysis The purpose of this step was to answer a number of questions regarding the existing Fire Station #2 site; and to identify Fire Department space needs. For example, does the existing old municipal center site work for Fire Station #2? Can we renovate the old municipal center building? Should we demolish and rebuild a new fire station? Attached is a Fire Station #2 Feasibility Report and Space Needs Analysis for the old municipal center site (existing location of Fire Station #2). This work was completed by BKV Group. In 2006, it was determined, utilizing the existing municipal center site was not a feasible or practical long term solution. At that time, a new Fire Station #2 site was identified and proposed--5650 Alpine Drive NW (just northeast of the old municipal center site). July 2012 Surplus City Owned Land In 2012, the City Council identified the old municipal center site surplus City owned property; and provided Staff with direction to identify opportunities to return this property back to the private sector. As part of that discussion, the current location of Fire Station #2 was identified as a factor in the future development of the old municipal center site. In order to allow for future development of the old municipal center site, a new location for Fire Station #2 would need to be planned/prepared in order to effectively react to future development. November 2013 Schematic Design The purpose of this stage is to develop schematic designs of what Fire Station #2 could look like (often referred to as preliminary design). The outcome of this stage is preliminary architectural designs and preliminary site plan documents. Additionally, a preliminary project budget is developed. This work was authorized by the Council on November 26, 2013. Construction costs were estimated at $3,230,000 and soft costs are estimated at $509,500 ($3,739,500 sub total). If the City bonded for this project, the total bond issue would be estimated just above $4M (total estimated project costs). August 2014 Final Design & Specifications The purpose of this stage is to develop final site plans, architectural plans, civil plans, landscaping plans, electric/mechanical plans, construction specifications and bid documents. By completing this step, the City would be in position to move forward with constructing Fire Station #2 in a quick and effective manner. Value exists in completing this step now, rather waiting for a development proposal/purchase agreement to be presented to the City Council for the old municipal center site (timing purposes). This work does have a shelf life of approximately five years. This work will need to be completed in order to construct a new Fire Station #2. January 08 2015 Public Open House January 13 2015 City Council Update: Review Final Design & Updated Budget City Council: Consider Approving Site Plan Application (separate case) January 14 2015 Fire Department Update: Review Final Design January 27 2015 City Council: Consider Letting Bid February 26 2015 Bids Due March 10 2015 City Council: Consider Accepting Bids & Awarding Contract May 2016 2016 Project Completed