Department: Public Works
Staff Contact: Mary Jaeger / Beth Wright
Subject: This presentation provides Council with information on the proposed design for the new Fire Training Center.
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Item Description:
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Discussion on the Fire Training Center Improvements Project, PN 6-C-004-13..
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Summary:
This project is for the planning, design and construction of Fire Training Center on City-owned land approximately ½ mile north of Olathe West High School (home to the district’s Public Safety Academy). The property is bounded by City-owned land to the north, east and south; and by residential to the west. The scope will include a training “burn” tower; smaller fire training “props”; a small building to house restrooms, storage, classroom and office spaces; and significant site improvements - including preparations for future expansion.
On January 19, 2019, City Council approved an agreement with Finkel Williams Architecture (in cooperation with TCA Architects) to provide design services for the Fire Training Center Improvements Project.
The design team has met with the Fire Department and other City departments to evaluate the available land, to assess training needs, and to document related space and site circulation requirements. With that data and through subsequent working sessions, Finkle Williams/TCA has developed a functional, cost-effective design.
The Finkle Williams Architecture/TCA team will present to the City Council the schematic design plans. This presentation will focus on providing the City Council an understanding of the project design, including the site layout, the building exterior, and the interior spaces. Input and direction received from the City Council will be incorporated into the final construction documents.
The following is the schedule of upcoming activities for this project:
• Neighborhood Meeting June 24, 2019
• Fire Tower Contract Award Summer 2019
• Complete Design Fall 2019
• Bidding Fall 2019
• Begin Construction Winter 2019
• Complete Construction Summer 2020
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Financial Impact:
Funding for the Fire Training Center Improvements Project includes:
CIP Funds $1,000,000
GO Bonds $3,000,000
Total $4,000,000
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Action Needed:
Staff requests the City Council provide feedback and direction related to the design presented.
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Attachment(s):
A: Design Presentation
B: Project Fact Sheet
C: Project Location Map