Title
Approval of Appropriation Ordinance in the Amount of $200,000 from the New City Hall Project Fund for Police Annex Demolition and Justice Center Remodel
Recommended Action
Finance Committee Recommendation:
At the April 9, 2014 Finance Committee, the Committee discussed and agreed to recommend to the full Council the appropriation of $200,000 to fund Justice Center improvements and Police Annex demolition.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to adopt on second reading an appropriation ordinance in the amount of $200,000 from the New City Hall Project Fund for Police Annex Demolition and Justice Center Remodel.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve a $200,000 appropriation ordinance to transfer funds from the New City Hall project for Police Annex Demolition and Justice Center Remodel.
Staff Contact:
Jay Burney, Assistant City Manager, 360.753.8740
Debbie Sullivan, Deputy Director, Public Works Department, 360.753.8494
Presenter(s):
None. Consent Item.
Background and Analysis:
The background and analysis have not changed since the ordinance came to the City Council for first reading on May 6.
At the April 9, 2014 Finance Committee, the Committee discussed and agreed to recommend to the full Council the appropriation of $200,000 to fund Justice Center improvements and Police Annex demolition.
The Police Annex building is in extreme disrepair with water intrusion and mold in some areas of the building. The building is in need of a new roof and many other repairs and upgrades to keep it in a usable condition. However, the only need in terms of use for this building is the locker rooms and showers for corrections officers, a very small portion of the building. Rather than spend any more money on repairs and upgrades to the building, staff is recommending relocating the showers and lockers and demolishing the building.
At the March 12, 2014 Finance Committee meeting, staff provided the committee with an update on the demolition...
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