Department: Public Works
Staff Contact: Mary Jaeger / Beth Wright
Subject: This presentation provides Council with information on the proposed design for the new Fire Station No. 8.
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Item Description:
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Discussion on the Fire Station No. 8 Improvements Project, PN 6-C-009-18..
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Summary:
Improved Fire Department coverage is needed to better serve the growing southwestern portion of the community, including increasing residential density, Mission Trail Middle School and the I-35 Logistics Park. This project is for the planning, design, construction, and equipping of a new fire station. In coordination with the Parks & Recreation department, this will be the initial phase of development of the approximately 12 acres of property recently purchased at 148th Street and Lakeshore Drive. The 12-acre property is bounded by single-family residential in all directions, including the Oak Run subdivision to the south and west. The scope will include a 10,500 square foot fire station at the northeast corner of the property and related site improvements.
On January 22, 2019, City Council approved an agreement with Finkle Williams Architecture (in cooperation with TCA Architects) to provide design services for the Fire Station No. 8 Improvements Project. On March 19, 2019, City Council approved an agreement with Turner Construction to provide preconstruction and cost estimating services for this project.
The design team has met with the Fire Department and other City departments to evaluate the available land, to assess fire station needs, and to document related space and site design requirements. With that data and through subsequent working sessions, Finkle Williams/TCA has developed an innovative, cost-effective design.
This presentation will focus on providing the City Council an understanding of the project design, including site layout, building exterior, and 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 February 25, 2020
• Complete Design Spring 2020
• Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Approval Summer 2020
• Begin Construction Summer 2020
• Complete Construction Summer 2021
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Financial Impact:
Funding for the Fire Station No. 8 Improvements Project, as approved in the 2019 Capital Improvement Plan, includes:
GO Bonds $7,055,000
Total $7,055,000
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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: PowerPoint Presentation
B: Project Fact Sheet
C: Project Location Map