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This special city council meeting on March 26, 2013, focused on the proposed police station and Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in Green Cove Springs, highlighting its vision, need, and projected economic impact. Discussions covered historical perspectives from 1999 to 2013, including site selection, design considerations, costs, and funding strategies. The structure aims to cater to a projected population of 30,000 and accommodate community needs with various facilities, ensuring a comprehensive approach to public safety and community engagement.
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PROPOSEDPOLICE STATION/EOCOVERVIEW Special City Council Meeting March 26, 2013
Opening Remarks • Vision • Need • Size • Location • Cost • Local Economic Impact
Vision Historical perspective over a decade 1999-2013
1999-2010 • Since 1999 the current site was a temporary measure • Considerable discussion and analysis • 2001 Minute Excerpts forward on this project • Dialogue on location- on or off of US 17 and even @ ASACC Site on MLK Boulevard • In 2010 Design Plans were provided to Council and approved
1999-2010 • In 2010, $230 s.f.; $5 M Construction costs; 16,000 s.f. heated/cooled • Build for future- 30 years • Population Projection: 30,000; Surge 12-13,000 • Meet our Vision Plan • Prequalify contractors
1999-2010 • National avg230 s.f./employee • Plan was for 213 s.f./employee • Service Standard 2.2 officers/thousand population • Anticipate 66 sworn and 15 civilian
2011 - 2013 • April 19, 2011 – Project overview 14 page agenda item, photos, size, cost, location • May 17, 2011 – Funding Strategy Plan • February, 2012 - Vision Plan Update • May 15, 2012 - Comprehensive update on this Capital Project: Sources and Uses, Site Readiness to Proceed, Action Steps, and Council direction • July 3, 2012 – Adopt Rezoning Ordinance • July 17, 2012 - Funding Strategy Update (2nd time)
2011-2013 • July 26, 2012 - Planning & Zoning Board approved the Site Plan. In their packet it showed the building footprint, square footage, and building façade • August 7, 2012 - Adopt Ordinance to re-open Wilson Avenue due to land rights • August 7, 2012 - Council approved the Site Plan • October 2, 2012 - Council approved addtl architectural fees due to building footprint shift from closure of Wilson Avenue
2011-2013 • November 7, 2012 - Council adopts plan for adaptive reuse of former police station site • December 4, 2012 - Council approves Request for Qualifications (RFQ) process with a tentative timeline subject to change • December 4, 2012 - Funding Strategy Update (3rd time)
March, 2013 • March 5, 2013 - Mayor asks for City Manager to give brief update under Comments section of agenda • March 26, 2013 - Special Council Meeting
Need 20-Minute Video current facility 205 Spring St Current Organization Future Facility Components
Need • The Honorable Rick Beseler, Sheriff , Clay County
Future Facility Components • Lobby • Storage • Mechanical Rooms • Offices • Conference Rooms • Restrooms • Evidence • Vaults
Future Facility Components • Lockers • Physical Fitness Training Area • Armory • Briefing Room • Training Room • Interview Room • Prisoner Booking Room
Future Facility Components • Communications • Break Room • Sallyport
Size 20,000 Square Foot Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Population Projections Design Elements
Emergency Operations Center (EOC) • Video EOC • Chief Lorin Mock, Director, Clay County Emergency Management • John Ward, Asst Director, Clay County Emergency Management
Critical Facility • Serve dual purpose as Community Meeting Room • Serve dual purpose as Emergency Operations Center • Provide Veteran’s Memorial @ Entrance • Share Local History • Build Capital Wealth • Attract Business and Industry
Population Projections • Exclude impact from Outer Beltway • Exclude impact from Reynolds Industrial Park Build-out • Potential Impact from Reynolds per Comprehensive Plan is 3,919 dwelling units 10,133 population and 8 M S. F. Development, 1,500 Time Share Units, 1,650 Boat Slips • Exclude Annexations
Clay County, Florida 191,143 Population Projections Low Medium High Source: UF Bureau of Economic Business Research (BEBR)
Population Projections Clay County, Florida Source: Northeast Florida Regional Planning Council
Population Projections Clay County Green Cove Springs Source: UF Shimberg Center
Population Projections Source: City of Green Cove Springs Comprehensive Plan for 2025 Data & Analysis
Location Land Purchase Discussion
Idlewild Avenue Site Expenses • Final Land parcel purchase was in 2008 • Architect • $1.4 Million inception to date
Site Characteristics • 3.1 acres • Frontage on SR 16 (1001 Idlewild Avenue) • Abuts Wilson Avenue • Adjacent to Melrose Avenue • On-site Stormwater • Off-street Parking
Cost CoMPARE & CONtrast Per Square Foot
Funding Strategy: Sources $2.244M = 43% Source: December 4, 2012 Staff Report
Funding Strategy: Uses $4.5 M $5.1M Source: December 4, 2012 Staff Report
Bid Tabulations Source: March 25, 2013 Bid Tabulation
Funding Strategy: Uses Source: December 4, 2012 Staff Report and March 25, 2013 Bid Tabulation
Funding Strategy: Sources $181 s.f. 20,000 s.f. $1.844M = 51% Source: December 4, 2012 Staff Report and March 25, 2013 Bid Tabulation
Financing Options (Surtax Only) • Extend Surtax beyond December 31, 2019 • Surtax is a local option sales tax of an additional penny $630K/year • Pledge in various combinations • Allocate a portion of surtax, nte $255K for 7 years, =$1,785 M • Allocate 100% of Surtax for 2 years = $1,260 • Impact other CIP uses in areas of parks and recreation, streets, facilities
Financing Options (Surtax Only) • Fixed vs. Variable Interest Rates • Ability to Refinance • Construction Drawdown Basis • Interest only during Construction • Flexible Repayment Periods • Duration of Loan: 6 and 20 years • Negotiate Prepayment
Cost Comparisons • City Hall c. 2004 • 26,709 s. f. • Built to Category 2, 110 mph standard ≠ EOC Capability • Limited Generator Power first floor only; $200K • 1.4 acres • No parking requirements • $4,037 Million • $151.15 s.f.
Cost Contrasts • Proposed Police Facility c. 2013 • 16,000 s.f. under air, total 20,000 s.f. • 1,940 s.f. for EOC portion @ $400,000 w match = $533,500 is $275 s.f. • Built to Category 5, 160 mph standard =EOC Capability • Self-Sufficient for 72 hours: (Electric, Water, Fuel, etc.)
Cost Contrasts • 3.1 acres • Parking requirements • $4.5 Million • $5.6 Million lowest bidder
Construction Bid Costs and Time • $5.597 M - $5.897 M • $279.85 s.f. - $294.85 s.f • 300 days – 442 days
Re-Design Options • Investment in Future • Do not delete perceived arbitrary elements • Lessen Impact New Construction Documents: Architect, and civil, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, landscape architect • Recommend use of planned site • Maintain architectural style for communications, no cell tower on site
Cost Factors • Interest rates are at low point • Construction costs are on rise • Construction Type • Square Footage
Local Economic Impact Workforce $5 M Construction Project
Jobs, Wages • Direct effect: 38 jobs, $1.3 M wages, $1.783 Value added to goods at each stage of process • Indirect effect: 26 jobs, $858,853 wages • Effects are during construction period which is close to one year as a result of this economic stimulus Source: State Department of Economic Opportunity
Decision-Making Process Approve/Reject Bids Loan Ordinance
Conclusion Vision Proposed Plan Testimonials Bids Sources and Uses