8/18/1999 FIRE STATION BUILDING COMMITTEE Minutes

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r 2 Fire Station Building Committee Minutes August 18, 1999 REPORTOF TEE ARCHITECT: To remain within the intended budget appropriation, $212,000 has been removed from the initial estimate. The revised budget includes a 4% des.gn contingency that was not part of the original figure. The design contingency estimate will fund unforeseen conditions and items not considered in the initial design documentation. Mr. May indicated that he would present the revised design changes to the cost estimator to obtain a more definitive construction estimate.* Upon approval, final cost estimates based upon construction documents will be obtained prior to the bid process phase of the project. Greg Taylor,the Director of Public Works was consulted with respect to site work. The P has the ab'ht to assist with general site conditions relative to onsite clearing and paving. l r, Taylor suggested the Architect separate the estimate from the contract proposal at this time. Design changes to reduce construction costs include the reduction of the basement area from 41650 sq. f . to 2,785 s . ft. The area has been reconfigured to include the elevator and the fitness room. The arrangement of the first floor was reviewed. The building maintains controlled access in the lobby area with accessible restroom facilities, the elevator and stairways for public use. The Committee requested the Architect further review space needs for the des.gn flow of the first aid room. It was noted that daily blood pressure clinics are conducted in this area. Pfivacy and space is often necessary. Mr. May was also requested to further identify and reorganize the sleeping [/{-quarters to allow for adequate comfort and flow. Presently,there are three double and one single bunk room facilities at the existing station. T eay room as configured will accommodate the existing fur ping and a maximum of twelve employees during mealtime. The second floor was reduced from 3,975 sq. ft. to 3,706 sq. ft. although; the classroom/training.room on the second floor has been increased in size. The total floor area reduction is 2,974 sq. ft.