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design experience in the field of dispatch center remodels that will allow them to prepare a set of comprehensive contract documents for this project. In addition to the typical design staff which consists of electrical, mechanical and HV AC personnel, the architectural firm of George Miers and Associates has a sub-consultant that specializes in communication, alarms and low voltage systems. Staff felt that this firm's design strength would be a valuable asset in order to layout and design the relocation of the Dispatch Center, as well as design a communication center that would fulfill all of the needs of the Police Dispatch Center staff. Discussion The Police Dispatch Center was originally designed as a concrete reinforced bunker with concrete walls and ceiling, which are independent of the building roofing system. Staff believes at the time of the design of the Police facility, the City was able to qualify for additional federal or state funding because of the extra security incorporated into the Dispatch Center. Unfortunately, these same security measures make the remodeling of this Dispatch Center expensive to redesign and construct. Removal of the front wall to expand the Dispatch Center requires a structural analysis to determine how to support the concrete ceiling. Additionally, many of the Center's electrical, mechanical and HV AC systems also penetrate the concrete ceiling, making designing around these obstacles labor intensive. Additionally, there are additional design costs associated with temporarily relocating the Dispatch Center, including the 911 systems, to another location within the building during the remodel. This will have to be accomplished without interruption of any of these valuable systems. Consultant Fee George Miers and Associates are proposing to provide the architectural and engineering design work, including reimbursables, for $33,790.00. To date, under a separate contract approved by the City Manager, on June 5,2005, George Miers and Associates have completed preliminary schematic design work in the amount of $7,500.00. The proposed contract with George Miers and Associates, including Exhibit "A", Scope of Work, and Exhibit "8", Fee Schedule, are attached to this staff report. The not-to- exceed cost of the contract is $33,790.00. FISCAL IMPACT The cost for this work will be drawn from the funds allocated for this project funding under Capital Improvement Project 018047. The current balance in this account is $194,044. A preliminary construction cost estimate for the project is $130,000; the project architect will further refine this estimate prior to the bidding process. SR 06:019 Page 3 of 4