City Facilities Project

The City Of Wyoming City Council is currently considering new construction and/or remodeling existing City facilities. At the April 7, 2021 City Council work session, Wold Architects discussed priorities and options for existing facilities and planning for new facilities. They also provided an option analysis, projected facility needs, short and long term priorities, historical cost data, financial estimates of options and the financial impact. 

The recommendations identified the following:

  • A new Public Safety facility
  • Renovate City Hall
  • Renovate Public Works
 

 Police Department

Facility Issues
  • Location is not centralized and results in longer response times
  • Current "temporary facility" falls short of industry standards and best practices; lacks hardening
  • Facility prohibits future growth
  • Inadequate lobby space to meet the public and no public restrooms
  • Lack of proper decontamination facilities in the building
  • Garage is not sufficient in order to protect the City's investment in vehicles
  • Inefficient and inadequate evidence processing and storage to maintain chain of custody
  • Deficient working space for officer report writing and office space
  • Lack of support spaces like a breakroom and locker spaces
 
Recommendation
  • Create a new Public Safety facility on a greenfield site - The Police and Fire departments will be located at this facility
  • Impound lots will be located by the Public Safety facility
  • Meets all needs to 2040

 

Projected Schedule

  • Construction Documents Finalized - Early 2023
  • Bidding - Spring 2023
  • Construction - Summer 2023
  • Occupancy - Summer 2024
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 Fire Department

Facility Issues

  • Facility does not meet current industry standards for health and wellness of firefighters; lack of decontamination areas
  • Inadequate space for administration, supplies, support rooms and meeting spaces
  • Apparatus bays are limited and are not tall enough for new vehicle standards
  • Lack of storage spaces for apparatus bay
  • Working environment is uncomfortable due to poor HVAC and ventilation systems
  • Facility is deficient in report writing and training spaces
  • Facility will not support any future model changes

 

Recommendation
  • Create a new Public Safety facility on a greenfield site - The Police and Fire departments will be located at this facility
  • Meets all needs to 2040

Projected Schedule

  • Construction Documents Finalized - Early 2023
  • Bidding - Spring 2023
  • Construction - Summer 2023
  • Occupancy - Summer 2024

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 City Hall

Facility Issues
  • Lacking security and separation between public and staff
  • Current spatial organization does not maximize functionality and does not foster collaboration and interaction between departments
  • Lack of space for current staff and future growth within departments
  • Public reception lobby is not welcoming or inviting
  • Working environment is uncomfortable due to poos HVAC and ventilation systems
  • Lack of appropriate size and quantity of meeting rooms
 
Recommendation
  • Short Term - Renovate the existing City Hall facility to accommodate ADA and safety concerns
  • Long Term - Renovate the full facility to accommodate future City Hall needs and space deficiencies
  • Excess square footage will be repurposed for City functions
  • Meets all needs to 2040

Projected Schedule

  • Design Development - July - September 2023
  • Construction Documents - October - December 2023
  • Bidding - January 2024
  • Construction - February - June 2024
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 Public Works Department

Facility Issues

  • Office space doesn't meet ADA requirements and lacks space for future growth
  • Staff space is not adequate for collaborations, plan review and does not promote interaction between departments
  • Insufficient space for general storage and electronic equipment
  • Lack of privacy and space in the break room and locker room
  • As the City continues to grow and invest in new vehicles and equipment, facilities do no accommodate quantity and modern sizes
  • Operational inefficiencies in having separate facilities
  • Township facilities have some potential structural issues (further review upon request)

 

Recommendation

  • Build a new office and heated garage facility on the township property
  • Add an addition to the existing cold storage facility on township property
  • Meets all needs to 2040

Projected Schedule

  • Design Development - July - September 2024
  • Construction Documents - October - December 2024
  • Bidding - January 2025
  • Construction - February - December 2025
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 Where Are We At Now?

The City Council and City staff have been doing a comprehensive needs assessment of the City’s facilities. This process includes identifying current assets, shortcomings in existing facilities, identifying any safety hazards or accessibility issues, and identifying options for the City Council to move forward.

Currently the City Council is reviewing options for city facilities based on this assessment. Wold Architects has completed the schematic designs for a new public safety facility, public works facility, and city hall renovations. The next steps are facility tours. 

 

Process

If the City Council decides to move forward with plans for renovating and/or reconstructing city facilities, there will be many opportunities for public engagement as details such as design come into focus.

Timeline