Phoenix Public Safety
Building Project
The Phoenix Government and Public Safety Center Project consists of the construction of a new combined city facility, replacing the Phoenix Fire Station (JCFD 5 Station 3) that was destroyed by the Alameda Fire in September 2020, and the existing City Hall and Police Station buildings.
Oregon House Bill 5006 funds in the amount of $13,804,000 were allocated to construct the building with a $240,000 match comprised of insurance and FEMA proceeds.
The new building will utilize the existing footprint of the City of Phoenix City Hall, Fire Station, and Police Station, while increasing total square footage through the utilization of a second story. The construction of one 2-story building reduces the footprint of the public safety program while eliminating unnecessary land acquisition costs in contrast to multiple single-story buildings.
Project
Info and updates
- Construct a new combined city facility, replacing the Phoenix Fire Station (JCFD 5 Station 3)
- The new building incorporates the footprint of the City Hall, Fire Station, and Police Station
- Including emergency operations center
- Community learning center for Inservice training, CPR, CERT, and public meetings
- The 2-story building efficiently collocates and stretches resources to enhance public safety
- Design (SD): 12/07/21 – 11/07/22
- Site Development Construction: 07/15/22 to 12/3/22
- Building Construction: 12/06/22 to 01/05/23
- Final Completion: 12/29/23
Current Activities
Project Design
The 100% complete schematic design (SD) plan set was distributed to the project team and reviewed. The plans were also provided to Construction Focus and Adroit Construction for estimating.
Work progressed on the site civil design package. At this time, it appears that minimal underground stormwater storage will be required. The civil team is working on the most cost-effective grading and utility installation. A site construction plan set should be completed by the end of June.
Estimating
Preliminary estimates were received on April 21, and are being reconciled and reviewed before providing the team with the final SD estimate for review.
Community Open House
A community presentation was held on April 12, 2022. Architect firm ORW presented the current exterior concept and floor plan. Project members and city staff answered questions and provided additional information about the project scope, schedule and budget. Overall, the project received positive feedback from the community.
Relocation Plan
The floor plan for the civic center offices is complete (enclosed). Construction is planned to begin in mid to late May.
The city requested proposals for the removal of the shed on the recently acquired Periat property and received two proposals. One proposer will remove the shed for the salvage value, the other required $500 in addition to the salvageable materials. Details are being finalized but it looks promising that the city will be able to have the shed removed at no cost.
The city requested proposals for the removal of the Police Department trailer and received none. The Ashland School District would like to repurpose the trailer. The estimate for tear down and removal of the trailer at prevailing wage is $50,000. Transportation costs are on top of the tear down costs. It looks promising that ASD will remove the trailer at no cost to the city and negotiations to facilitate that are underway.
Activities Scheduled for Next Period
• Construction of the civic center temporary offices should begin.
• The final reconciled SD estimate should be completed.
Highlights
The design effort is well underway with the SD milestone completed. There are no project challenges to report at this time, and the project is advancing well.
