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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 10-20-2015 - 8b - Orange County Detention Center Project Update 1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: October 20, 2015 Action Agenda Item No. 8-b SUBJECT: Orange County Detention Center Project Update DEPARTMENT: Asset Management Services PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) No ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeff Thompson, 919-245-2658 Gordon Dively, 919-245-2628 PURPOSE: To receive an update on the progress of the Detention Center and to provide feedback on the schematic design to staff and the designer. BACKGROUND: On June 2, 2015, the Board of Orange County Commissioners authorized the Manager to execute a professional services agreement with a qualified design firm selected through a Request for Qualifications ("RFQ") process over the summer break. Moseley Architects of Charlotte was selected through this process and began schematic design in August. As part of the initial design work, Moseley has collected extensive stakeholder input that will serve as a basis for the overall design and operation of the facility. Moseley representatives will join staff in presenting a project progress update that will highlight key design principles, findings from the stakeholder input process, and going forward schedule milestones. Utility and site construction is anticipated to begin in the summer of 2016, followed by the building construction in early 2017. The detention center is anticipated to be complete in the fall-winter of 2018. FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with receiving this update. SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The design, construction and operation of the Orange County Detention Center address the following social justice goal: • GOAL: CREATE A SAFE COMMUNITY The reduction of risks from vehicle/traffic accidents, childhood and senior injuries, gang activity, substance abuse and domestic violence. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends the Board receive an update on the progress of the Detention Center and provide feedback on the schematic design to staff and the designer.