Renovation

Department ofPublic Safety

and Town HallRenovation

Faithful to the past while preparing for the future

Presented to the Mayor and Town CouncilJanuary 10, 2011

DPS dispatch equipment is scheduled for replacement

DPS custody area is in need of improvements

Accommodating the new dispatch equipment requires relocation of DPS office areas

Intrusion of relocated DPS office areas into the Town Hall requires those office areas to be relocated

Previous expansions of the Complex did not take into account an overall master plan

Public accessibility to various office areas of the Complex is limited

Improve the energy and lighting efficiency of the Complex

1923 Cornerstone laid on Thanksgiving Day

1930 Library wing added on the ground floor with the Council Chamber and an art gallery added on the 2nd floor

1937 Constructed drainage improvements to the creek channel beneath the building

1948 Converted the basement below the first floor terrace for storage of Town records and remodeled the second floor for additional offices

1953 Installed new underground electrical to the building and new A/C throughout the building while also enclosing the terrace for offices

1959 Remodeled the Municipal Court and Council Chambers

1973 Remodeled and connected the building to the DPS buildingalong with the expansion of the DPS dispatch area and constructed a covered colonnade along the front of the building

1985 Remodeled and enclosed the covered colonnade along the front of the building

1995 Remodeled and replaced the HVAC while adding 400 square feet to the library in addition to a new employee break room

2002 Remodeled the building for ADA improvements

2008 Remodeled the Harvey R. “BUM” Bright Public Library

1927 Demolished the Fire Station for construction of a two storyPolice and Fire station

1953 Renovated and expanded the Police and Fire Station overHackberry Creek

1973 Renovated the dispatch and administrative offices, whilecreating a new lobby area, along with connection to the TownHall

1985 Remodeled the dispatch, booking, dormitory and jail areas

2003 Demolished the existing apparatus bay area and thedormitory for construction of a new building with the existingdispatch area and jail facility remaining

Upgrade DPS dispatch equipment and capabilities

Provide modifications for the DPS custody area

Increase evidence storage area for DPS operations

Minimize the flooding experienced previously by the Complex

Maintain the current foot-print of the Complex

Reconstruct the basement for needed ceiling clearance

Identify opportunities to improve visitor parking demand

Implement a recently prepared Master Plan study addressing similar municipal functions and office needs for continued service delivery

Evaluate the repair and/or replacement of exterior stone work

Evaluate exposing the interior of the Town Hall tower from the second floor stairway

Safeguard larger trees and rework overhead lighting

Redesign the front entry of Town Hall to incorporate the 1923 building elements while providing for ADA accessibility

Create plaza area incorporating Spanish Colonial Revival design for a new water fountain and increase of soft landscaping

Have a consistent exterior paint color of the Complex

Manage hours of construction and related parking

Design and Bid Spring 2011Start Construction Summer 2011Move-in Winter 2012

Estimated budget: $11,706,520

Current Square Footage

DPS Town Hall

Proposed Square Footage

DPS Town Hall

CurrentSquare Footage

Needs Assessment Study

ProposedSquare Footage

DPS 8,182 14,512 16,517

Town Hall 12,563 19,704 18,860

Total: 20,745 34,216 35,377

12,563Square Feet

8,182Square Feet

18,860Square Feet

16,517Square Feet

The Harvey R. “Bum” Bright Public Library services will continue tooperate at Town Hall with no expected adjustment to operatinghours

Fire and police personnel/equipment will continue to operate fromthe DPS building

DPS dispatch operations will be temporarily located into theapparatus area of the Complex

DPS will contract with another municipality for temporary custodial services

Segments of the DPS and Town Hall operations will be located to temporary offices

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

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Current Complex Elevation

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Contact InformationCaptain Miller214-559-9497

[email protected]

Thank you for the patience during the renovation