Title
Waste ReSources Carpenter Road Facility Update
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Briefing only. No action required.
Report
Issue:
Briefing on the contract for engineering design services with KPFF Consulting Engineers, for preliminary design services and cost estimating for the Waste ReSources Carpenter Road Facility.
Staff Contact:
Gary Franks, Waste Resources Director, Public Works 360.753.8780
Presenter:
Gary Franks
Background and Analysis:
The Maintenance Center, located at 1401 Eastside Street, was originally built in 1976 as a Public Works/Intercity Transit Facility. Currently the building and major systems are near the end of their useful lives. More than $10 million of projects have been identified to repair the building and major systems. These repairs do not address capacity, functionality, or seismic upgrades.
Staff has identified the City-owned property on Carpenter Road (located in the Lacey Urban Growth Area) as an ideal location for Waste ReSources given the proximity to the Thurston County Waste and Recovery Center. Moving Waste ReSources in the nearer term would also free up needed space for Public Works and Parks at the Maintenance Center.
On June 22, 2017, staff met with the Finance Committee to share preliminary cost estimates to develop the Carpenter Road site for Waste ReSources, along with potential financing and phasing options as a result of a feasibility assessment through a contract with Opsis Architecture. Then, as part of the 2018 budget process Council approved a rate increase of 4% to raise money to begin design of the new facility and refine cost estimates to determine funding options.
On October 29, 2019, City Council authorized the City Manager to sign a contract with KPFF Consulting Engineers, in the amount of $569,000 to determine costs associated with developing a new Waste ReSources facility at the Carpenter Road site. The contract will refine and supplement the work completed in the 2017 feasibility study to ensure feasibility of developing a new Waste ReSources facility at the Carpenter Road site. The scope of work includes refining the site plan and floor plans, developing a list of equipment needs for the facility, geotechnical engineering, schematic designs, and cost estimations.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
None identified at this early phase. However, due to the location of the Carpenter Road property in the Lacey Urban Growth Area, City of Lacey officials have requested a briefing on the City’s plans at the appropriate time.
Financial Impact:
Using existing funds to cover the cost of design work proposed. Consultant work will help the City determine specific costs, so Waste ReSources staff can develop utility rates and effective financing options.
Attachments:
None at this time