SUBJECT:
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A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Erie Approving a Professional Services Agreement with D2C Architects for Design and Engineering Services for the Erie Police Department Expansion and Remodel Project
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DEPARTMENT: Public Works
Department
PRESENTER(S): David Pasic, Interim Public Works Director
Chad Alexander, Facilities Manager
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FISCAL SUMMARY:
Cost as Recommended: $1,930,551
Balance Available: $3,835,100
Budget Line-Item Number: 325-70-440-605000-100391
New Appropriation Required: No
POLICY ISSUES:
This resolution enables the Town to initiate and complete design and engineering services for the Erie Police Department Expansion and Remodel Project.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Approve the Resolution
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SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND OF SUBJECT MATTER:
On April 26, 2024, the Town Council adopted the 2024 First Supplemental Budget, which included funds for the design of the Erie Police Department Expansion and Remodel Project. The current Police Department building, designed in 2010 and constructed in 2014, was built to accommodate 40 to 50 employees. As of 2024, the department houses 60 employees, exceeding the building's functional capacity and leaving no room for additional officers, support staff, or meeting space for trainings and briefings.
The project will involve a complete remodel of the existing 18,000-square-foot building and a 32,000-square-foot addition. It will follow the Construction Manager at Risk delivery method, with the architect assisting in the bidding and selection process for the Construction Manager/General Contractor.
This expansion is based on the Town of Erie Facility Strategic Plan from August 17, 2021, and the updated Strategic Plan from April 4, 2024. The design and engineering phase is set to begin this fall and will last approximately one year, with construction starting in late 2025. Due to the project's size and complexit...
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