Why is there a need to update/expand these city facilities?
A Facility and Site Program Assessment identified the following key needs:
- The building’s roof requires complete replacement.
- The saw-tooth concrete roof structure is failing due to water damage.
- The building’s exterior brick and stone paneling is failing due to moisture damage.
- The major building systems (ventilation and air conditioning, electrical, and thermal controls) are failing and not operating efficiently.
- The building does not have restrooms that meet current American with Disabilities Act (ADA) code.
- The interior finishes, casework and lighting are old, breaking, and no longer meet current needs.
- The foundation in the apparatus bay where the fire trucks are housed, is failing and sinking as a result of the soil being washed away, the result of foundation design in original construction.
- Meeting and collaboration space is inadequate to meet the needs of City employees and government committees.
- Limited and scattered office space creates inefficiencies.
- There is a lack of private and secure office space for fire department staff to complete investigations and paperwork.
- The apparatus bay is too small, forcing some vehicles and equipment to be stored off-site, and fire trucks to be too close to one another.
- The fire department lacks the storage needed for equipment and tools.
- Critical fire safety needs are lacking, including a separate space for post-call equipment decontamination and storage. This is a critical safety need as equipment is contaminated with carcinogenic contaminants during a fire response.
- The fire department lacks private sleeping rooms.
- The Council Chambers and other building spaces are not ADA accessible and lack proper security features.
- The site configuration lacks safe and efficient vehicle flow during emergency responses.
- The site lacks adequate parking.
- There is a lack of storage and work space for all city employees. This results in inefficiencies and challenging work environment.
