HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-06-28 - AGENDA REPORTS - CITY FACILITY SPACE PLAN CONTR (2)Agenda Item: _—
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
CONSENT CALENDAR City Manager Approval:
Item to be presented by: David Peterson
DATE: June 28, 2005
SUBJECT: ALLOCATION OF $125,000 FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
CONTINGENCY FUND FOR CONTRACTUAL DESIGN
SERVICES REGARDING THE CITY'S FACILITY SPACE PLAN
DEPARTMENT: Field Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council approve and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a contract with
RTK Architects, Inc. subject to City Attorney approval in an amount not to exceed $125,000.
BACKGROUND
As the City of Santa Clarita's employee base grows, the existing facilities owned by the City and
occupied by City staff are under continual pressure to provide an adequate working environment
as well as proper way -finding and convenience for the public. The funds requested would
examine the space needs of City Hall, the City Corporate Yard and Activities Center to identify
strategies to maximize space for employees and provide enhanced customer convenience and
service.
Staff is currently in negotiations with RTK Architects, Inc. for design services in these facilities.
The requested funding would cover costs for their services to include:
Examine the feasiblity of a "one stop" layout in City Hall to enhance way -finding and
customer service for members of the public who are involved in the development process
as the result of a project.
Examine refurbishing and utilizing space at the City Corporate Yard vacated by the
relocation of Transit and ATC staff to the new Transit Maintenance Facility.
Examine the best use for the mezzanine space currently vacant at the Activities Center.
The requested funds need to be appropriated prior to the end of the 2004/2005 Fiscal Year.
APPROVED
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ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS
Other action as determined by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds for this expenditure, in the amount of $125,000, would come from the City Council
Contingency.