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THE CITY OF 6 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT pLEASANTON. December 17, 2019 Engineering TITLE: APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH JEFF KATZ ARCHITECTURE IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,500 TO PERFORM A PRIVACY NEEDS ASSESSMENT OF FIRE STATION 2 SUMMARY Fire Station 2 was built in 1985 and designed with living quarters to accommodate three squads of four firefighters, with each squad serving 48-hour shifts. The living quarters of the station include an open bunkroom, a bathroom with open showers, and an open common bathroom area with multiple sinks and vanities. As constructed, the living quarters require updating for both privacy and the accommodation of firefighters of all genders. This study will determine the feasibility of modifying the living quarters into individual, single-occupancy bedrooms and bathrooms so that each firefighter has privacy during their shift. A focus on privacy is now standard in the fire industry and how fire houses are currently designed and constructed. The study will review and determine all impacts associated with necessary modifications including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, structural, fire exiting, etc. At the completion of the study, the feasibility of performing the required improvements, and the estimated cost of performing the improvements, will be known. This information will be used to determine how to best proceed and, if appropriate, the work will be budgeted and scheduled for implementation. RECOMMENDATION Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with Jeff Katz Architecture in the amount of$12,500 to perform a privacy needs assessment of Fire Station 2. FINANCIAL STATEMENT Funding is available in CIP No. 18424, Design Fire Station 2.