Title
Discussion of the potential purchase and renovations of Georgetown Road properties for the operations of the Public Works Service Division
Brief Description: Staff will present the space assessment, programming, and engineering cost estimates for the potential purchase of three Georgetown Rd. properties to be renovated and improvements made for the Public Works Department’s Service Division operations.
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Legislative History
Public Works Facility Discussions: 17-0003, 1/10/2017; 18-0014, 2/13/2018; 20-0015, 2/18/2020; 20-0146, 11/10/2020.
Purpose & Explanation
At the November 10, 2020 City Council Workshop, Staff reviewed the February 2018 Public Works Facility Presentation and Analysis. The discussion covered review of the following items:
1. Review of the story map showing the properties analysis and land values for various City properties considered for locating a new Public Works Facility.
2. Review of a matrix determining which property(s) would likely be good fits to locate a new facility.
3. A quick review of potentially locating a portion of the Public Works operations on the grounds of the current City Hall.
4. The potential purchase of three Georgetown Road Properties for Service Division operations.
Staff was asked to look further into item number 4 and determine if the Service operation could be functional at this location and if so, what would be the estimated costs to complete the required renovations and improvements.
Timing Considerations
None
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted (Account #, $)
Supplemental Appropriation Required (Account #, $)
X Appropriation Not Required.
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff seeks direction as to moving forward with the negotiation of the purchase of said properties and seek design firms to design construction renovations and improvements.
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager
Frank J. Comeriato, Jr. Assistant City Manager - Operations
Eric Hutchinson, Asst. Public Works Director-Services