We
analyzed staffing trends, existing space and building utilization, building
conditions, existing property capacity, and alternative site evaluations for the
development of a consolidated police station and municipal court facility to
accommodate 20-year growth requirements and the possible impact of a proposed
racetrack. We analyzed various holding cell/jail options, detailed phasing
concepts, and alternative financing strategies.
The
existing city hall, police station, and municipal court facilities were housed
in a building located in a strip mall on Highway 99. The city hall facility had
been recently renovated to provide central administrative counters, offices, and
council chambers. The police station, however, had not been expanded or
renovated and possessed serious security problems and crowded conditions. The
municipal court had been moved into a modular building located behind the
complex that lacked holding areas, jury rooms, attorney offices, and a
controlled lobby area.
As
a result of initial building requirement projections, the city acquired a site
for a public safety building. However, the site had limited access to Highway 99
and a substantial wetland presence.
Consequently,
we determined detailed police, holding cell, and municipal court space and
adjacency requirements in order to evaluate possible building configurations and
the sites suitability. In addition, we developed alternative staff, space, and
building options to anticipate impacts with or without the racetrack and an
extended holding cell or full-time jail option. Our program was used to design
the initial and long-range building project for the site.