DPSTH Web Presentation

Department ofPublic Safety

and Town HallRenovation

Faithful to the past while looking to the future

June 13, 2011 Town of Highland Park

Elevation sketches . . . slides 3 – 6

Project summary . . . slides 7 – 11

Construction phasing . . . slides 12 – 17

History of Town Hall . . . slides 18 – 49

Project budget . . . slide 50

Floor plans . . . slides 51- 57

Contact information . . . slide 58

Information Index2

Town Hall and DPS (elevation proposal)

LARRY E. BOERDER ARCHITECTS

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LARRY E. BOERDER ARCHITECTS

Town Hall and DPS (elevation proposal)

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Town Hall and DPS (St. Johns Drive view)

LARRY E. BOERDER ARCHITECTS

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Town Hall and DPS Schematic6

Town Hall and DPS Schematic7

Town Hall and DPS (conceptual stone detail)

LARRY E. BOERDER ARCHITECTS

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Development Team

Mayor and Town Council - owner

RPGA Design Group – architect

McLaren, Wilson & Lawrie, Inc. – Public Safety Consulting Architect

Larry E. Boerder Architects – Town consulting architect

Gallagher Construction Services – construction manager

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Project Status and Summary

Schematic and elevation design approved by the Town Council on June 13, 2011

Construction bids are expected to be approved late fall 2011 with work beginning January, 2012 lasting for approximately 18 months

Overall project funding is $13.8 million with $8.9 million towards construction

The building footprint will not be increased while continuing to reflect the current Spanish-Colonial design and maintain its elegance and branding

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Project Goals

Continue the building’s elegance and branding

Minimize the scale of new portions of the building

Update DPS communications equipment

Provide improvements to the jail area

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Project Goals, continued

Improve records storage capability and adequacy of offices

Enhance public accessibility to office areas

Provide a full basement for increased utilization of area while providing flood proofing with creek adjacency

Improve the energy and lighting efficiency of the building

Enhance the plaza in keeping with the overall building design

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Phase I- Temporary DPS Communications Center

Phase II- Temporary relocation of various Town offices- Select a building elevation and floor plan

- Construction drawings and bidding

Phase III

- Construct new and improved DPS Communications- Update the DPS holding facility- Renovate Town Hall (excluding the Harvey R. “Bum” Bright Library)

Construction Plans13

Phase I – Temporary Communications

Construct temporary exterior/interior wall in the Apparatus Bay Area (complete)

Locate pre-fabricated units in the Apparatus Bay Area (complete)

Customize pre-fabricated units for communication and computer server/telephone operations. Units will be located to the Town Service Center for future use. (complete)

Upgrade current dispatch equipment and provide for a 3 person work station. Equipment will be relocated to the permanent communications center upon its completion. (underway)

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Temporary Communications (underway)

Examples of similar dispatch centers

Dispatch operations locatedinto the fire station which is accessible to the public.

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Phase II – Design (underway)

Evaluate the building design options in relation to thesurrounding neighborhood (ongoing)

Continue the character and style of the building keeping tothe architectural style of the current building (ongoing)

Selection of a floor plan addressing office needs while minimizing the number of floors, construction costs, and massing of the overall building (underway)

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Phase III – Construction

Minimize neighborhood disruption during construction

Identify opportunities to minimize inconvenience to the

neighborhood caused by visitor parking

Improve circulation by visitors with various offices

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Continuation of Emergency Services

Fire and police personnel/equipment will continue tooperate from the DPS building

DPS dispatch operations will be temporarily located in theapparatus area of the DPS building

DPS will contract with the Town of Addison for temporary jail facilities

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Continuation of Town Services

The utility department will be located to temporary offices along with other Town Hall departments

Town Council meetings and Municipal Court will be located to temporary offices

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Original Architects

Otto H. Lang and Frank O. Witchell were one of the leading Dallas architectural firms in the early 1900s

Otto Lang was born and trained as a structural engineer inGermany while Frank Witchell was born in 1879 in South Wales

Lang and Witchell were influenced by Louis Sullivan and Frank Lloyd Wright, which can be seen in both their high-rise buildings

and their residences

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Lang & Witchell, Architects

Otto H. Lang1864 - 1947

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Shortly after the Town was incorporated in 1913, the Town Council authorized the purchase of a fire engine and the construction of a building that would serve as the “Engine House.”

The Building of an Engine House22

Engine House Site Plan23

1913 – Engine House

1913– ORIGINAL FIRE STATION

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Engine House 25

In 1923, a new Town Hall, designed by architects Otto Lang and Frank Witchell, was constructed next to the Engine House along Hackberry Creek. The construction cost was $55,000. Prior to the construction of the Town Hall, Councilmen met in homes.

This Spanish Colonial-style building featured the ornate entryway and tower to uniquely identify Town Hall. When it opened, the new Town Hall housed the Town offices and a public auditorium. At one time, a car could be driven between the Town Hall and Engine House.

Building of Town Hall26

Town Hall and Auditorium Site Plan27

1923 – Town Hall and Auditorium

1913– ORIGINAL FIRE STATION

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Town Hall and Auditorium Photos29

Town Hall Sketch30

Auditorium Sketch31

A second police and fire station was built in 1927 next to Town Hall.

The original Engine House continued in operation during construction being demolished only after the completion of the new building.

It is not known why the Engine House was replaced with the second building.

A New Police and Fire Station32

Police and Fire Station Site Plan33

1927 – Police and Fire Station

1927– SECOND FIRE STATION

1913 – DEMOLISHED FIRE STATION

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Police-Fire Station Sketch (second station)

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Police-Fire Station Photo (second station)

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Starting with the collection of books in 1926, the Highland Park Society of Fine Arts and residents petitioned the Town Council to issue Library Bonds in 1929 for the construction of a library and art gallery.

The book Homes of the Park Cities, Dallas cites that with the issuance of $75,000 in bonds, a library, art gallery, and new Council Chamber were built adjoining the east side of Town Hall.

The expansion opened to the public on December 5, 1930.

Reading and the Arts37

Public Library and Gallery Site Plan38

1930 – Public Library & Art Gallery 39

Library Photo 40

Library Sketch41

Needing additional office space, in 1953 the Town Council directed the construction of two expansions to Town Hall.

Utilizing an outdoor terrace located on the south side of Town Hall, the Town was able to add new office space to the growing needs of Town operations.

Building improvements also included the construction of new work space for the Police and Fire Building to the rear of the main building.

Expansion of Town Hall 42

Expansion - 195343

1973 saw the Auditorium renovated into office and meeting space while the Art Gallery was repurposed to become both a part of the Library and the Town Council Chambers. Also during renovations new work areas for DPS were added along with connecting the Town Hall and DPS Building with a logia along the front of the two buildings.

Repurposing the Auditorium 44

Expansion - 197345

Continuing the need in providing accommodations for the work of Town Hall, in 1991 the Town Council directed the enclosure of the logia. The new work space provided not only offices for DPS personnel but a much needed conference room.

Taking in the Logia46

Expansion -199147

In 2002, the part of the complex housing the Department of Public Safety was demolished and replaced with a larger, more modern facility.

Major Renovation to DPS48

DPS Expansion - 200249

In 2008, renovations were complete in the total make-over of the Library. The Town Council made a bold commitment to fund the Library renovation with private funds. The $2.4 million goal was exceeded by $1 million in broad community support of the project.

The Beauty of the Library50

Public Library Renovation - 200751

Program Funding Opportunities

Available Funds Total Cash Available Council Established

Reserves Net Cash Available

Program Budget Estimate

Capital Projects Fund - project appropriation $ 7,602,880.00 $ - $ 7,602,880.00 Capital Projects Fund surplus (See Note) $ 6,508,550.00 $ 2,000,000.00 $ 4,508,550.00 Court Security Fund $ 140,000.00 N/A $ 140,000.00 Equipment Replacement Fund $ 218,600.00 N/A $ 218,600.00 FYE 2010 General Fund operating surplus $ 644,794.00 N/A $ 644,794.00 General Fund surplus $ 3,620,060.00 $ 3,268,060.00 $ 352,000.00 Utility Fund surplus $ 3,594,481.00 $ 2,384,231.00 $ 1,210,250.00

Total $ 22,329,365.00 $ 7,652,291.00 $ 14,677,074.00

Building Project Estimates

Construction $ 8,902,511.00 Enhanced Exterior Improvements $ 411,113.00 Professional fees $ 1,436,297.00 Technology $ 1,500,000.00 Temporary Dispatch Facility $ 350,000.00 Temporary Off-site Facility & Moving $ 360,000.00 Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment $ 500,000.00 Flood Proofing, Asbestos Abatement $ 411,800.00

Total $ 13,871,721.00

Note: Includes $650,000.00 funding from FY2012 General Fund budget

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Schematic Floor Plan – Finish out schedule

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Schematic Floor Plan - Basement54

Schematic Floor Plan – First Floor55

Schematic Floor Plan – Second Floor56

Schematic Floor Plan – Third Floor57

Thank You

Faithful to the past while looking to the futureTown of Highland Park

Contact InformationCaptain Miller

214-559-9497

[email protected]

Thank you for the patience during our renovation

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