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Health and Public Safety Committee August 12,2002 Page 2 by design scenarios which were provided in March of this year. Design Option#4 was selected of a total of six(6) options. This update is coming before the projects to public bids. Representatives from DLZ and Zimmerman then reviewed proposed site plans for the development. It was noted that a tentative agreement has been reached with Ivy Tech for the location of the new Fire Department building on Michigan Street. Brick and block is being suggested for "long life" of the buildings. The Fire Department will have office space below ground along with fitness and training rooms and classrooms, the 1st floor will have offices and Administrative offices, and the 2nd floor will have dormitory areas. Council Member Aranowski suggested that the traffic light on Michigan be addressed so that the emergency vehicles would have easy and ready access. In response to a question raised by Council President Kelly, Fire Chief Taylor stated that he is proud of the design being proposed. Each shift was invited to provide input. Police Chief Larry Bennett noted that they have had meetings each Tuesday on the proposed building project. All police administrators were invited to provide input, as well as the FOP. Chief Bennett noted that the current and past FOP Presidents declined to offer input. Council Member White inquired about the discussions with the neighborhood which will be affected. Chief Taylor stated that there will be a public forum at Ivy Tech Tuesday night and that he met with the Pastor of the church located near the building site. Chief Taylor added that being located so close to Ivy Tech will provide a great opportunity for training. The last recruit class had meetings at Ivy Tech. He also noted that the project is supported by the Gateway Association. Discussion then focused on cost estimates with the Committee being advised to review the material at Tab#6 which revealed: Fire: Preliminary Estimate: $8.2 million Current Estimate: $8.4 million Police: Preliminary Estimate: $8.5 million Current Estimate: $10.6 million Mr. Gilot noted that "value engineering" will review "program, space and value"; and an outside 3rd party will also be reviewing the cost estimates. Dr. darner noted that the soft costs are estimated at 12.5 % for fire and 20% for police. It was noted by Mr. Gilot that part of the reason for the police being higher is that the police building area will be remodeled and that it will be constructed in the 2d year. Mr. Gilot requested the Council to participate in the"value engineering". It was also noted that $50,000 per acre was the estimate for the Ivy Tech location, however Ivy Tech was interested in parking rather than cash so that they could have 70-80 more parking spaces. The Public Works Service Center will be complete in approximately two (2) weeks for occupancy and about two(2)months away from completing the entire project. The Fire Department bids may go out first,however they are considering budgeting both the fire