Agenda Date: 12/19/2017
Subject:
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A resolution to approve the release of funds in accordance with a 2018 budget proviso and the approval of a lease agreement for fire office space at 1221 W. Mineral Avenue.
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Presented By:
Keith Reester, Public Works Director
POLICY QUESTION:
Does city council support a resolution to release funds in accordance with a 2018 budget proviso for leasing additional office space for Fire Permit Plan Review staff and approve the extension of a lease for fire administration staff?
BACKGROUND:
The Littleton Center was constructed in the late 1970's when office planning and space utilization differed greatly from today's workplace needs; as an example, computers were not even considered when designing this building. In 2014 a Space Needs Assessment was completed for the Littleton Center with an option that was based on adding a significant addition and upgrade to existing facilities for a cost of over $11 million. This space study did not incorporate any planning for interim needs or short-term solutions. In the fall of 2017, staff began to explore a few options to address some of the space issues at the Littleton Center. These included:
? Relocation of Fire Permit Plan Review staff to the office building at 1221 West Mineral Avenue where Fire Administration is located.
? Determination of the potential utilization of Geneva Lodge for city office space.
? Exploration of options for realignment of space in the Littleton Center for improved operations.
? Council provided a budget proviso to seek options before releasing $115,000 in funds to support the Fire Permit Plan Review staff relocation.
Fire Permit Plan Review Staff Space
Staff has worked with the landlord at 1221 West Mineral Avenue to relocate Fire Permit Plan Review staff. A 12- month lease, commencing on January 1, 2018 and ending on December 31, 2018, will cost $3,028 per month, for a total of $36,336 for the year. This is within the budgeted amount of $40,000.
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