Authorization to release a Request for Proposals ( RFP ) for the Facility Needs Assessment for the Culver City Police Department. Meeting Date: 1/12/09 AGENDA ITEM: Authorization to release a Request for Proposals ( RFP ) for the Facility Needs Assessment for the Culver City Police Department Contact Person/Dept.: Hong Wang/PW Fiscal Impact: Yes x Public Hearing: Action Item: Attachments: Public Notification: Master E Mail Notification List (1/7/09); General Fund: Yes No x Phone Number: 310.253.5604 Item Number: C 8 City of Culver City California City Council Agenda Item Report No Department Approval: PW: Charles D. Herbertson 12/26/2008 PD: Don Pedersen 12/27/08 Chief Financial Officer Approval: Jeff Muir (by M. Noller) (01/07/09) City Attorney Approval: Carol Schwab (by H. Baker) (01/05/09) City Manager Approval: Jerry B. Fulwood (01/07/09) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council authorize the release of a Request for Proposals ( RFP ) for the facility needs assessment for the Culver City Police Department. BACKGROUND The Culver City Police Department is a full service law enforcement agency consisting of 165 sworn personnel and professional staff dedicated to providing the highest level of police service to the residents businesses and visitors of Culver City. Located at 4040 Duquesne Avenue the current police building was originally constructed in 1967 and subsequently expanded and renovated in 1978 and again in 1998. The police building sits on a 74 000 square feet site and contains 37 900 square feet of total gross floor area. The building is outdated and does not meet the space needs for the Department both current and projected. As the facility ages the cost of repair and renovation continue to rise. The air conditioning and ventilation system is in need of costly repair. The jail is also in need of renovations. This RFP solicits proposals from qualified firms to provide consulting services to prepare a needs assessment study for a new police facil...
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