1a. Social Services-use of Annex space

Building Committee-January 21,2009 2 Mr. Kimme estimates by 2030, about 90% more component gross square footage would be needed for Courthouse and Annex functions than is currently available. The consultant studied whether the current site could accommodate 2030 needs through two tests: one which focused on a mixed government-justice expansion, and one which focused on a justice-oriented expansion. After the tests, he concluded 2030 needs would be difficult to meet for all of the functions presently housed at the Courthouse and Annex campuses. Mr. Kimme outlined different options to meet the long-term needs. He noted all projected master plan space needs and all site option possibilities were based on projections which assume certain rates of growth and certain site limitations. If any of the factors change, long-term master plan options may change as well. Mr. Kimme discussed the Annex building site and said the recommendation is to allow Social Services to expand until eventually it becomes a Social Services building. The Annex, however, does not provide enough room for the department's projected long-term growth. Future satellite facilities have been discussed to help alleviate the space problem. Mr. Kimme said two long-term options to consider are either to build an addition as planned, move the Sheriff's Office, with no separate justice facility; or to build an addition, move the Sheriff's Office, and build a new justice facility off-site. Mr. Wagner said immediate issues such as mechanical and electrical concerns, as well as inmate holding and sally port parking need to be addressed. He suggested more firm plans be discussed at the next meeting on how to proceed. Mr. Vanyo said a range of cost estimates is needed in order for the committee to move forward with the next step in this process. Mr. Wagner told Mr. Hoganson that costs for a phased approach to an addition would be helpful. Mr. Kimme anticipates the final report will be finished within the next week for committee members to review. He is available the week of February 16th to attend the next building committee meeting and discuss the final report. Committee members agreed the next meeting will be a working session with Mr. Kimme. 4. PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING PROJECT, Discussion Mrs. Johnson said in order to proceed on a proposed joint public safety building assistance from a professional consultant is needed. The State Highway Patrol and City of Fargo Police Department have both expressed interest. Sheriff Paul D. Laney was present and said the Red River Regional Dispatch Center also may be interested. Mrs. Johnson said the City of Fargo hired a consultant to look at a new police building. She suggested using the same consultant and review space needs of each entity to help determine what size of building may be considered. Mr. Vanyo believes a joint public safety building should be part of the planning process for a new addition. Mr. Wagner said planning for both projects may move in tandem with each other.