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ARTICLE 8 (1) Project: Town Office Building Renovation CPA Category: Historic Resources Amount Requested: $1,823,881 Amount Recommended: $1,500,000 CPC Vote: (6-3) Project Description: The Town Office Building was built in 1927 and the rear wing was added in 1971.The relocation of the Department of Public Works/Engineering Division to the new Public Services Building represents the most significant shift of offices in the Town Hall for nearly 40 years and provides an opportunity to address a number of code and space allocation issues within this building. In 2008,Annual Town Meeting approved$80,000 for a space programming and design study through construction documents and $30,000 in supplemental funds at the 2009 Annual Town Meeting.The architectural firm of Bargmann,Hendrie and Archetype(BH+A) is working to conduct the architectural and engineering portion of this work.To date,the code evaluation and programming of space needs and building use work has been completed. Town staff has worked with the architects and with the Town Manager's Office, and a preferred design concept has been determined. This FY 2011 CPC request will lead to the implementation of the preferred design and the ultimate completion of renovations to the Town Office Building. Project Goals and Objectives: • To improve accessibility in keeping with ADA standards and code compliance (65% of project costs). o All entrances will be handicapped accessible. o Accessible ADA restrooms will be available on all levels. o All customer service/transaction counters will be made ADA accessible. o Railings and doorways will be upgraded to comply with ADA standards. o Life-safety fire suppression systems will be expanded. • Limited changes will be incorporated to department adjacencies to foster a more efficient working environment, (35% of project costs). o To provide better space planning and improved ability to respond to impending changes in records storage requirement laws. Project Benefit: The benefit will be an ADA and code compliant Town Office Building with improved efficiency and effectiveness for serving the customers and staff,thus ensuring that the building remains fully functional for its intended use. Funding Request: The funding request for the project was $1,823,881,based upon design and cost estimates submitted to the CPC in early March. The CPC voted on March 22",to fund $1,500,000 of the funding request. 17