RCMP Capital Improvements

Size: px

Start display at page:

Download "RCMP Capital Improvements"

Barry Perry
5 years ago
Views:

1 Prepared by: D. R. Duckworth, Corporate Services and Community Safety Director Improvements_BUS_1.docx

2 Executive Summary This business case seeks approval for additional funding of $1,000,000 for capital and maintenance upgrades to the RCMP Main Detachment at 560 Battle Street and the North Shore Community Policing Office (NSCPO) at 917 7th Street. Staff recommend using the 2016 RCMP budget surplus to fund this business case request. The Main Detachment houses 80% of the RCMP members and the majority of City RCMP support staff. Since 2006, there have been no significant renovations at this location; however, the number of members and staff has grown by 15%. Corporate Services and Community Safety (CSCS), RCMP Departmental Security Section (DSS), and RCMP Senior Management have identified a number of safety/statutory deficiencies, as well as several critical building maintenance work issues. It is recommended that these deficiencies and issues be addressed at the same time. The NSCPO houses 20% of the local RCMP members, however, 44% of all RCMP calls come from the North Shore area. Therefore, it makes sense to increase the number of RCMP resources at the NSCPO. Upon review, staff recommend moving the Police Dog Section (PDS) from the Main Detachment to the NSCPO, as 50% of all RCMP calls for service related to the PDS are located on the North Shore. Accordingly, staff are requesting funding to renovate NSCPO garage bay areas to accommodate the PDS. It is recommended that these improvements be completed over the 2017 and 2018 fiscal years. Class D cost estimates have been prepared for capital expenditures and maintenance upgrades and CSCS will work with the Capital Projects Division to complete the work. Situational Overview (Terms of Reference) Main Detachment The Main Detachment was constructed in 1989 and currently houses 106 RCMP members and 55 municipal support staff. Since 2006, there have been no significant renovations at this location, but the number of RCMP members and support staff has grown by more than 15%. In addition to the growth of the Main Detachment, the DSS completed a physical security review of the Main Detachment in October The objective of this review was to assess the overall physical security of the Main Detachment, identify security deficiencies, and provide remedies to ensure the Main Detachment meets statutory security requirements. The City is required to implement the recommendations generated from this review to improve any identified security deficiencies. The DSS security review identified a number of Main Detachment safety/statutory deficiencies, as outlined in the following table. Additionally, staff have identified several critical building maintenance items that are recommended to proceed at the same time as the safety/statutory deficiency upgrades. Improvements_BUS_1.docx 1

3 Project Description Project Category Cost Estimate Regulatory Requirements Statutory and Safety $305,000 Inventory Office Metal door thresholds File room wall construction IT room wall construction CCVE cameras install in additional rooms Replacement of locksets Gas line regulator Parking lot signage Safe box installation Security grills Electric strike Door locksets Window removal Furniture mounting Replace viewports Replace prisoner/visitor windows Cellblock toilet replacements Change to vehicle bay for storage Handicap access for parking lot Ventilation for exhibit lockers Forensic lab shower and eyewash station Emergency shut off for laser equipment Stainless steel counter for forensic lab Sink/processing area upgrade Building maintenance Generator HVAC leaking tiles Front entrance vestibule Window film replacement Window sealing Refinish cracked concrete walls Civilian fingerprint renovation Relocation of waste bins and installation of gated enclosure Front counter area renovation Garage door replacement Building paint Toilet replacement Flooring/baseboards Cellblock paint Cellblock fingerprint room renovation Parking lot lines Shower upgrades Cellblock kitchen renovation Cellblock washing machine and dryer Maintenance of Existing Infrastructure $270,000 Improvements_BUS_1.docx 2

4 North Shore Community Policing Office (NSCPO) In 2013, Council approved the purchase and renovation of the old KIA dealership located at 915 7th Street for the new NSCPO. When compared to the construction of a new police station, renovating this building for the NSCPO was more cost-effective, it is situated in an ideal location, and the site allows for future growth. There are currently 24 members and 3 municipal staff at this location. RCMP calls for service on the North Shore account for 44% of all RCMP calls, yet only 18% of police resources are located on the North Shore at the NSCPO. To provide further presence on the North Shore, and to alleviate some of the congestion at the Main Detachment, the RCMP has asked the City to consider moving the PDS to the NSCPO. This move would meet Council s strategic goal of enhancing the sense of safety/security in all areas of the City, especially in the downtown core and the North Shore. Approximately 50% of all RCMP calls for service related to the PDS unit are located on the North Shore; therefore, this move would increase the unit s current level of service and response time. Additional benefits of moving the PDS unit include the following: a bay to keep dogs out of the elements a dog wash facility better office space for members the current PDS office could be used to house RCMP inventory The cost associated with moving the PDS unit to the NSCPO is shown in the following table. In addition to moving the PDS unit to the NSCPO, the RCMP is also requesting the following other minor improvements to the NSCPO: Description Project Category Cost Estimate Renovate garage bay to include: Forensic Unit identification bay Mechanic bay Storage area Locker room Office space Bathroom Improvements $400,000 Rear compound storage Improvements $25,000 City staff and the RCMP have been working with the Capital Projects Division on the scope and costs for these proposed capital expenditures. At this time, the Capital Projects Division has only completed a Class D (+/- 40%) cost estimate for the capital improvements, DSS requirements, and maintenance items. The Capital Projects Division will work with the RCMP to manage the projects, complete detailed design, and control the scope of work. If the capital improvements are lower than the projected $1,000,000 estimate, the actual amount of funds transferred from the RCMP Reserve Fund will be adjusted accordingly. If the cost to complete the improvements at both locations is higher than anticipated, staff will reprioritize some of the projects and eliminate some of the work. Improvements_BUS_1.docx 3

5 Options (Alternatives) Considered Do not proceed with any of the work identified. Risk Analysis Public Works and Utilities Department staff will provide project management and construction supervision services. Conclusion/Recommendation That Council authorize staff to add a new project to the Capital Plan to facilitate capital and maintenance upgrades to the RCMP Main Detachment and North Shore Community Policing Office at a cost of $1,000,000, funded from the 2016 RCMP contract surplus. Main Detachment Cost Summary Regulatory Requirements $305,000 Building Maintenance $270,000 North Shore Community Policing Office Cost Summary Renovate Garage Bay $400,000 Rear Compound Storage $25,000 Total Costs $1,000,000 Improvements_BUS_1.docx 4

Mountain Lakes Infrastructure Projects and Investments. January 2017

Mountain Lakes Infrastructure Projects and Investments January 2017 Presentation & Discussion of: Birchwood & Island Beach Renovations Sunset Lake Dam Restoration/Rehabilitation Project Borough Hall Administrative