Agenda Date: 08/26/2025
Subject:
Title
City Facilities Condition Assessment Report
Body
From:
James L. Becklenberg, City Manager
Prepared by:
Brent Soderlin, Director of Public Works & Utilities
Julie Rotter, Facilities Manager
Heather Ferrari, Executive Assistant, Public Works
Presentations:
Brent Soderlin, Director of Public Works & Utilities
Julie Rotter, Facilities Manager
PURPOSE:
To provide an overview of the Facilities Conditions Assessment (FCA) for city owned buildings, discuss the findings, and make recommendations for future actions.
LONG-TERM OUTCOME(S) SERVED:
High-Quality Governance
DISCUSSION:
Historically, minimal funding has been and allocated for facility investments. Although the city has managed without a Facilities Master Plan, integrating facility needs with the city's Capital Improvement Program (CIP) 5-year plan is important to ensure long-term service continuity.
In the past, an annual budget of approximately $1 million to $3 million has been designated for capital projects. However, initial assessments by the FCA indicate that additional funding will be necessary each year to effectively address deferred maintenance and replacement requirements. Detailed implementation plans will be developed as part of a future Facilities Master Plan (FMP).
As our buildings age, maintenance becomes increasingly challenging. An FMP is essential to ensure funds are allocated and align with our strategic goals.
BACKGROUND:
In 2024, the City of Littleton contracted with Alpha Facilities Solutions to conduct a comprehensive facilities condition assessment. This evaluation encompassed over 38 city-owned structures, including 18 significant buildings that house city employees and are frequented by citizens. The assessment covered approximately 324,000 square feet, featuring key sites such as the Littleton Museum, Town Hall Arts Center, and the Littleton Center. The primary goals of this assessment were to identify current and future maintena...
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