Reg 2017-12-04 Item 5B - Public Safety Plan - Report from Public Safety Bond Financial Oversight Committee

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Public Works Shops — Design activities related to the combined shops facility will begin in 2018. Locations - The Council has received a recommendation from the Siting Advisory Committee and is moving forward through the site selection process. Mr. Goode noted that siting of a Justice Center on Tukwila International Boulevard could have positive and negative impacts on the community around it. Ms. Jerwa hopes the City will make the building's entrance visually welcoming to the families in the neighborhood to ensure it is viewed as a community asset and resource. 2. Public Safety Plan Financial Overview The Committee reviewed a report of all Public Safety Plan revenues & expenditures through August 2017. Total actual revenues through August 31, 2017 are $37,852,683 from the voter -approved bond, fire impact fees, and investment interest. Actual expenditures through August 31, 2017 are $569,887. Because the current construction market conditions are significantly higher than what the City had estimated, there is an estimated funding gap of around $8.4 million for the fire stations project. Mr. Reiswig asked if funds could be transferred between projects, and staff replied that the bond ordinance offers that flexibility. The City Council was informed of the fire station budget projection in June and directed staff to proceed with design. In 2018 the Council will continue discussing how to fully fund the projects. Mr. Goode asked how the community would be involved in the design of the; Justice Center, since decisions will be made based upon cost. Staff said that there have and will continue to be open houses, but it is largely functional needs that drive the design. Mr. Goode recommends the City give more consideration to community involvement. The Committee reviewed an updated list of Public Safety Plan contracts, including project management, fire station location study, architectural design and planning, real estate broker services, program management quality assurance services, and environmental assessments. VII. Miscellaneous Staff mentioned that the Council would like the Committee to deliver a report before the end of the year and asked for availability in December. Committee members expressed general availability and the, meeting can be scheduled via email. VIII. Adjournment Mr. Goode moved adjournment and Mr. Reiswig seconded the motion. The motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 5.55 p.m. Minutes by LH, Reviewed by SW 210