HomeMy WebLinkAbout99-022RESOLUTION NO. ~ q - c~ Z Z
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND,
WASHINGTON PRESCRIBING STEPS TO IMPROVE THE EXISTING POLICE STATION
FACILITY AND REDIRECTING A PROCESS TO SOLVE THE CITY'S LONG TERM
CAPITAL FACILITIES NEED
WHEREAS, The Public Facilities Advisory Committee's Report to the City Council of
June 13, 1997 have concluded that several City facilities were inadequate to meet the
needs of important City operations; and
WHEREAS, The City has attempted to meet those needs by negotiating leases and/or
repair / remodel projects thus improving the operating facilities of Public Works, Finance,
Building & Community Development, Library and Fire Department operations; and
WHEREAS, Both the existing Police Station and City Hall still remain in urgent need of
similar repair and/or remodel; and
WHEREAS, The Public Safety Committee of the City Council has reported that the
Police Station must be considered an emergency priority for immediate, short term and
minimal repair / remodel in order to sustain emergency public safety services until a
longer term facility plan can be fully implemented.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Port
Townsend as follows:
SECTION 1. The City Manager is hereby authorized to proceed with the necessary
Police Station repair options listed as "mission critical" and "necessary" in presentation to
the City Council this date and attached hereto as Exhibit A to total project cost not
exceeding $70,000 without further Council approval.
SECTION 2. The project shall be carded out according to appropriate purchasing /
contracting requirements of the State of Washington and City of Port Townsend
purchasing policies with consultation and/or authorizations presented to the City Council
for approval at the appropriate junctures.
SECTION 3. The City Manager shall present to the City Council such interim financing
options and instruments as are appropriate to supply the short term Police Station project
requirements. The City Manager shall prepare for sale, a Councilmanic General
Obligation Bond in an amount sufficient to retire the outstanding Equipment Rental Fund
interfund loans which have been used for facility improvements to the Library and Fire
Station, and the aforementioned Police Station improvements as well as any City Hall
improvements which may be authorized by City Council prior to the marketing of such
Councilmanic General Obligation Bond.
SECTION 4. It is the intention of the City Council to impanel a City facilities task force
to revisit the long range City facilities needs and recommend a long range capital
facilities plan which has a broad public acceptance and support including a preferred
method of financing for each option.
ADOPTED at the regular meeting of the City Council on the 54*` day of ~
1999.
APPROVEDiS~~.~~
~cl¢lah~, City Attorney
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Pam Kolacy, City Clerk
l~orrest Rambot, Mayor
PORT TOWNSEND POLICE DEPARTMENT
607 Water Street
Port Townsend, WA 98368
(360) 385-2322
Emergency 911
OPTIONS: POLICE STATION REPAIR PROJECT
03/11/1999~
FILE NO.
MISSION CRITICAL: To prevent L&I complaints and possible findings
Ventilation of evidence handling areas
Bathroom repairs (not ADA compliant)
Public Restroom floor repair
Lighting covers in workspace areas
NECESSARY: To prevent personnel turnover
Carpeting or vinyl floor covering
Paint walls and ceilings
Additional Air conditioning (wiring changes)
Replace office fumiture (space efficient)
LABOR SAVING: To improve morale and productivity
Add space by moving walls and doors
Create new office space and interview rooms
Improve work flow by assigning office space with reporting relationships in mind
Improve security of front office and back entrance
NOTE: Public restrooms should be removed for security reasons
Essential facilities may be triggered by moving into garage area
Garage area is unheated, may contain hazardous substances and leaks