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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-03-20-TFMP-min77S TOWN OF LEXINGTON a Ad hoc Townwide Facilities Master Planning Committee k_ APRIL IT � k1 NG'V Ad hoc Townwide Facilities Master Planning Committee (AhTFMPC) March 20, 2013 Place and time: Public Services Building, 8:30 a.m. Members Present: Bill Kennedy, Chair; John P. Carroll; Peter Kelley, Selectman; Jeanne Krieger; Richard Pagett; Joe Pato, Selectman; Jessie Steigerwald, School Committee Members Absent: none Liaisons Present: Mark Corr, Chief, Police Department; Laura Hussong, Community Center Task Force (CCTF); David Kanter, Capital Expenditures Committee; Alan Levine, Appropriation Committee; Linda Vine, Town Manager's Office; John Wilson, Chief, Fire Department Liaisons Absent: James Goell, CCTF; Joseph McWeeney, Permanent Building Committee (PBC); Paul Lapointe, Council on Aging (COA); Louise Lipsitz, School Department Also present: Ken Buckland, The Cecil Group; Eunice Kim, The Cecil Group; Pat Goddard, Department of Public Facilities; Joseph O'Leary, Captain, Police Department; Karen Simmons, Recreation Department; Bob Pressman, Community Preservation Committee; Fred Johnson, Center Committee & Cary Memorial Building Committee; George Burnell, resident, Carol Ann Bottino, resident Recording Secretary: Sara Arnold The meeting was called to order at 8:32 a.m. 1. Comments: The following reports /comments were made: A. On Monday, Town Meeting approved (on a 173 -2 -6 vote) the purchase of property at 33 Marrett Road, and on Tuesday, the Scottish Rite accepted the Town's offer. B. The Selectmen have not yet taken positions on two Town Meeting Articles that involve projects of interest to this Committee: Cary Memorial Building Upgrades and Visitor Center Upgrades. C. The Selectmen have not had an opportunity to respond to this Committee's recommendation to pursue a 30B process for determining what properties might be available for purchase that could accommodate a new fire station and /or police station. 2. Scenario Alternatives: Mr. Buckland presented four location scenarios for a Fire Station, a Police Station, a Senior Center /Community Center and School Administration Offices, all of which were developed before the Town's purchase of property at 33 Marrett Road was approved. A. Scenario 1: Combine and Reuse Facilities, which includes combining the Police and Fire Stations at a new location. Mr. Buckland reported on other Towns that have built combined facilities, as outlined in his March 15, 2013 memo. He talked to the police and /or fire chiefs in Holden, Harwich, Wakefield, Needham and Natick about shared space and pros and cons. • Holden and Harwich have shared spaces, such as the training room, the fitness room, the dispatch center and the lobby. • Wakefield only shares the power plant; Needham only shares the training room; and Natick only shares parking areas. • There are pros and cons for each arrangement; it is generally felt that building combined facilities results in some cost savings over building two new facilities, but there can be logistical challenges and cultural differences. It was suggested that the Selectmen and /or Town Managers in these Towns should be contacted because they may have different perspectives from the police and fire chiefs. Mr. Buckland reported that a combined facility at the Liberty Mutual site on Bedford Street can be accommodated: • It would be a multi- storied facility. • The Fire Department needs bays close to Bedford Street, but there may not be enough frontage to accommodate the concept plan created by Donham & Sweeney, plus access to the rear of the property. • The Police Station would be located at the back of the lot. Comments about using the Liberty Mutual site for a combined facility included the following: • Mr. Pagett questioned the logic for combining the facilities if there isn't shared space. • Mr. Kelley noted that the Town must respect the Town's zoning by -laws, but it is possible to get variances. • Chief Wilson noted that there should be outdoor space for checking hoses and some training. • Chief Corr expressed concern about the Police Station being behind the Fire Station; he stressed the importance of visibility for the Police Department. • Mr. Kelley suggested that access to the Knights of Columbus, next door, could be renegotiated, which might address the frontage limitations. • Mr. Carroll reported having heard that some of the commercial property next to the Liberty Mutual property may be put on the market. • Mr. Pato suggested that use of the Liberty Mutual site should be considered hypothetical. Mr. Kelley suggested that the School Administration Offices should move to the Police Station to be centrally located for new families that move into Town and to facilitate closer communication between the School and Town administrative functions. This triggered additional comments: • Ms. Krieger indicated that it may be more important for the Police Department to be in the center than for the School Administration to be so located. • Ms. Steigerwald commented that there are three reasons for moving facilities: practical, symbolic and cost. She added that • the School Administration Offices could be moved to the High School when that is rebuilt; • the School Administration Building currently accommodates special needs programs; • there is more interaction between staff at the School Administration Building and the schools than between staff at the School Administration Building and the Town Office Building; and o the School Administration Building needs "a lot" of parking. B. Scenario 2: Sequential Projects, which involves moving the Fire Station to a new location (to be determined), the Police Station to the current Fire Station location, the Senior Center to the Police Station and the School Administration to the High School. This eliminates the need for swing space. C. Scenario 3: Remain on Site, which involves rebuilding or renovating the Fire Station, Police Station and High School at their current locations and moving the Senior Center to a new location (which now has been determined). D. Scenario 4: New Properties, which involves moving all the facilities to new locations. Mr. Buckland discussed the need for Scenario 5 to reflect the Town's recent decision to purchase property at 33 Marrett Road for a Community /Senior Center. In this scenario, the Fire Station and Police Station are rebuilt/renovated in their current locations and the School Administration Offices are moved to the High School. It was agreed that there are sub- categories for Scenario 5 in which the School Administration Offices are moved to the Police Station and either the Police and Fire Departments are combined in a new location (as presented in Scenario 1) or the Fire Station is moved to a new location and the Police Station is moved to the current Fire Station location (as presented in Scenario 2). The two sub- categories eliminate the need for swing space. Additional comments included the following: A. Mr. Kelley suggested that the Hosmer House could potentially be used for tourism, perhaps instead of the current Visitor Center. B. Chief Corr stressed that the biggest challenge for the Police Department is connecting with the public in non - confrontational settings, and this can be facilitated by combining the Police Department with other departments, not just the Fire Department. C. Ms. Steigerwald explained that increases in school enrollment are influenced by the effort to keep special needs students in the school system rather than paying for them to be in out -of- district settings. 3. Next Steps: A. With input from Mr. Buckland and Mr. Goddard, Mr. Kennedy will prepare a status report for the Selectmen and ask that they pursue the 30B process for determining the availability of property for a new fire and /or police station. B. An effort will be made to determine if there is any truth to the rumors about property next to the Liberty Mutual site being put on the market. C. Mr. Kelley may seek additional information about the needs of the School Administration Offices. 4. Minutes: A motion was made and seconded to approve the February 27, 2013 Minutes. VOTE: 7 -0. 5. Next Meetings: Mr. Pato urged the Committee to meet more frequently and begin shaping its recommendations. It may not be necessary for The Cecil Group to attend every meeting. April 3 and 24 and May 8 and 22 were identified as future meeting dates. 6. Adjourn: The meeting was adjourned at 10:22 a.m. Materials used at the meeting: ➢ Agenda ➢ March 15, 2013 Memo from Ken Buckland, The Cecil Group: Review of Combined Police and Fire Public Safety Buildings ➢ March 18, 2013 Memo from Ken Buckland, The Cecil Group: Combined Police and Fire Department Facility ➢ One page descriptions of four scenarios ➢ Lexington Facilities Alternatives, prepared by The Cecil Group for March 20, 2013 meeting ➢ Categorized Criteria to Prioritize Projects, February 2, 2013, prepared by The Cecil Group ➢ February 27, 2013 Meeting Minutes 4 Lexington Facilities Alternatives Scenario 1: Combine and Reuse Facilities A. Summary Program • Police and Fire to Liberty Mutual (options) • School Admin to Police Station • Community Center to Fire Station • High School reconstruction • Upgrades and maintenance for other facilities B. Assumptions • Liberty Mutual building is demolished, and the Police /Fire Facility is new construction • Police Station building is reused for School Admin o Hosmer House is not incorporated or moved • Fire Station building is reused for Community Center • High School project is done in phases C. Comparative Criteria Summary • Cost: • Cost to acquire Liberty Mutual site and demolish building must be added to other construction /renovation costs • Cost to construct new combined Police /Fire Facility likely equal to cost to construct new separate Police Station and Fire Station (Scenarios 2 and 4) • Cost to construct Police /Fire Facility likely more than cost to renovate /expand Police and Fire separately on site (Scenarios 3) • Cost to reuse Fire Station as Community Center likely less than cost to build new Community Center at new site (Scenarios 4) • Potentially allows use of CPA funds for reused /renovated Police Station and Fire Station Service Impacts: • Likely requires smaller Police /Fire Station programs due to site constraints • Moves School Admin to more central location and creates centralized area for Town /School offices • Requires smaller Community Center program due to building space constraints Feasibility: • Requires acquisition of private property for Police /Fire Facility (willingness of Liberty Mutual or other owner and timing unknown) • Does not provide enough space for Community Center • May not provide enough space for combined Police /Fire Facility and configuration on site could be challenging • Reuses Police Station and Fire Station sites for Town purposes • Does not require swing space for Police Station and Fire Station if Police /Fire Facility built first (before School Admin and Community Center projects) • Does not affect Hosmer House • Other Considerations: 0 Preserves historic Police Station and Fire Station Scenario 2: Sequential Projects A. Summary Program • Fire to Liberty Mutual • Police to Fire Station • Community Center to Police Station • High School reconstruction with School Admin • Upgrades and maintenance for other facilities B. Assumptions • Liberty Mutual building is demolished, and the Fire Station is new construction • Fire Station building is reused and expanded for Police Station • Police Station building is reused for Community Center o Hosmer House may be incorporated • High School project is done in phases C. Comparative Criteria Summary • Cost: • Cost to acquire Liberty Mutual site and demolish building must be added to other construction /renovation costs • Cost to construct separate Police and Fire Stations likely equal to cost to construct combined Police /Fire Facility (Scenario 1) • Cost to construct new Police Station and Fire Station likely more than cost to renovate /expand Police and Fire separately on site (Scenario 3) • Cost to reuse Police Station as Community Center likely less than cost to build new Community Center at new site (Scenario 4) • Cost to reconstruct High School with School Admin likely more than cost to reconstruct it without School admin (Scenario 3) • Potentially allows use of CPA funds for reused /renovated Police Station and Fire Station Service Impacts: • Allows no break in service and needs no swing space during construction • Provides enough space for Fire Station program • Likely requires smaller Police Station program due to site constraints • Requires smaller Community Center program due to building space constraints • Moves School Admin to High School campus, closer to town center Feasibility: • Requires acquisition of private property for Fire Station (willingness of Liberty Mutual or other owner and timing unknown) • Provides enough space for Fire Station but configuration on site could be challenging • May not provide enough space for Police Station • Does not provide enough space for Community Center • Allows for sequencing of projects without swing space, with Fire Station going first, Police Station going second, and Community Center going third (timing of other projects not affected) • Reuses Police Station and Fire Station sites for Town purposes • Supports other use of Hosmer House Other Considerations: 0 Preserves historic Police Station and Fire Station Scenario 3: Remain On -Site A. Summary Program • Fire Station on site • Police Station on site • High School on site • Community Center at new site • Upgrades and maintenance for other facilities B. Assumptions • Fire Station building is demolished and reconstructed on site • Police Station building is renovated and expanded on site o Hosmer House is moved to a new location • New private site of adequate size located for Community Center, and Community Center building is new construction C. Comparative Criteria Summary • Cost: • Cost to acquire new site for Community Center must be added to other construction /renovation costs • Cost to renovate /expand Police Station and demolish /reconstruct Fire Station on site likely less than cost to construct new combined Police /Fire Facility (Scenario 1), cost to construct Fire Station at Liberty Mutual and Police Station at Fire Station site (Scenario 2) or cost to construct separate Police and Fire Stations on new sites (Scenario 4) • Cost to construct Community Center at new site likely more than cost to reuse Fire Station (Scenario 1), or Police Station (Scenario 2) • Cost to reconstruct High School likely less than cost to reconstruct it with School admin (Scenario 2 and 4) • Potentially allows use of CPA funds for renovated Police Station and Fire Station Service Impacts: • Keeps Police Station at its central location • Provides enough space for Community Center, Police Station and Fire Station programs • Requires need for swing space for each facility Feasibility: • Requires finding and acquiring private property for Community Center (willingness of owner and timing unknown) • Provides enough space for Community Center, Police Station and Fire Station though parking at the Fire Station could be challenging • Requires swing space for Fire Station and Police Station • Does not dictate timing /phasing of projects • Reuses Police Station and Fire Station sites • Requires finding a new location for the Hosmer House Other Considerations: 0 Preserves historic Police Station and Fire Station Scenario 4: New Properties A. Summary Program • Fire Station on new site • Police Station on new site • Community Center at 33 Marrett Road • High School on site with School Admin • Upgrades and maintenance for other facilities B. Assumptions • New private site of adequate size located for Fire Station, and Fire Station building is new construction • New private site of adequate size located for Police Station, and Police Station building is new construction • Scottish Rite Headquarters /Training Center reused for Community Center • High School project is done in phases C. Comparative Criteria Summary • Cost: Highest cost • Cost to acquire Marrett Road site for Community Center and new sites for Fire Station and Police Station must be added to other construction /renovation costs • Cost to construct new Police Station and Fire Station on new sites likely more than cost to construct combined Police /Fire Facility (Scenario 1) or cost to construct Fire Station at Liberty Mutual and Police Station at Fire Station site (Scenario 2) • Cost to construct new Police Station and Fire Station on new sites likely less than cost to renovate /expand Police Station and Fire Station on site (Scenario 3) • Cost to construct Community Center at Marrett Road likely less than cost to build Community Center at new site (Scenario 3) • Cost to reconstruct High School with School Admin likely more than cost to reconstruct it without School admin (Scenarios 1 and 3) • Allows use of CPA funds for Community Center project • Service Impacts: • Response times for Fire Department could be affected depending on location of new site • Centrality /visibility of Police Station could be affected depending on location of new site • Provides enough space for Community Center, Police Station and Fire Station programs • Moves School Admin to High School campus • Feasibility: • Requires finding and acquiring Marrett Road site and new sites for Fire Station and Police Station (willingness of owner and timing unknown) • Provides enough space for Community Center, Police Station and Fire Station • Does not require swing space for Fire Station and Police Station • Does not dictate timing /phasing of projects • Does not reuse Police Station and Fire Station sites • Does not affect Hosmer House • Other Considerations: o Leaves Police Station and Fire Station vacant and available for other uses, or, disposition The Cecil Group Planning and Design 241 A Street Suite 500 Boston, MA 02210 tel: 617.426.5050 fax: E31 7.425.5051 MEMORANDUM Date: March 18, 2013 To: Pat Goddard From: Ken Buckland RE: Combined Police and Fire Department Facility The following is for consideration in the analysis of the alternatives; particularly Scenario 1 with a combined Fire and Police public safety facility. Department/ Requirement Program U dated Space Needs* Existing Parcel Parkin Concept Building Staff Parking Size Zoning Frontage Required by Zoning Police 29,308 79 52 spaces 1.3 AC ND /RS 38 ** 1 /600SF GSF (FTE) * ** Fire 25,134 51 29 spaces 1.39 AC CRS 190 FT 37 ** 1 /600SF GSF / shift Liberty 15,540 2.77 AC CLO 170 FT 94 * * ** Mutual SF ** Proper * Design studies by Donham & Sweeney Architects; program updated by The Cecil Group ** Assessors record of usable floor area * ** Estimated portion of area used by Police Dept. for building and parking * * ** Existing parking spaces from aerial photo count The concept plans prepared by Donham & Sweeney are included. The last attachment is a graphic of the conceptual plans laid over the Liberty Mutual parcel. The following are the findings from this exercise: • The Liberty Mutual parcel may be large enough (2.77 AC) to accommodate the combined program if designed as a multi -story building complex with some savings with shared spaces; • The frontage of the Liberty Mutual property would require a modification of the emergency and normal site access designed for the existing Fire Station property because of the reduced frontage — 190FT at existing Fire Station versus 170FT at Liberty Mutual; • The total program exceeds the maximum allowed FAR and coverage allowances in the CLO zoning district. Zoning Requirement FAR Coverage CLO district Required by Concept Required Concept Zoning by Zoning Combined 0.20 Max 0.45 25% Max > 45% Facility Location of Police Department Police Station Concept S PreLlm [nary Plans- Add ltion and Ren�at Lou SITE PLAN IfJI6 v v� / fJ o \ P r FIRST F=R PLAN 111 Tf[IkD'fLOOR PLA\ •� -�� Location of Fire HQ Proposed Fire Station Concept IYeliminar, Plana. 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AN Existing Parcel Building Area Zoning District Frontage Depth Liberty Mutual Property 15,540 SF 2.77 AC CLO 170 FT 680 FT Location of Liberty Mutual Fit Analysis for Combined Facilities Scenario 1: Combine & Reuse Facilities Cn U CZ c 0 c X J SUMMARY PROGRAM • Police and Fire to Liberty Mutual (options) • School Admin to Police Station • Community Center to Fire Station • High School reconstruction • Upgrades and maintenance for other facilities ASSUMPTIONS • Liberty Mutual building is demolished, and the Police/ Fire Facility is new construction • Police Station building is reused for School Admin * Hosmer House is not incorporated or moved • Fire Station building is reused for Community Center • High School project is done in phases COMPARATIVE CRITERIA SUMMARY AL — Cost to acquire Liberty Mutual site and demolish building must be added to other construction /renovation costs — Cost to construct new Police /Fire Facility likely > cost to renovate /expand Police and Fire separately on site (Scenarios 3) COST Cost to construct new Police /Fire Facility likely = cost to construct new separate PS / FS (Scenarios 2 and 4) Cost to reuse Fire Station as Community Center likely < cost to build new Community Center at new site (Scenarios 4) Potentially allows use of CPA funds for reused /renovated Police Station and Fire Station SERVICE IMPACTS Likely requires smaller Police /Fire Station programs Moves School Admin to more central location and creates due to site constraints centralized area for Town /School offices — Requires smaller Community Center program due to building space constraints — Requires acquisition of private property for Police /Fire Facility (willingness of Liberty Mutual or other owner and timing unknown) — Not enough space for Community Center — May not be enough space for combined Police /Fire Facility, and configuration on site could be challenging OTHEI FEASIBILITY Reuses Police Station and Fire Station sites for Town purposes No swing space required for PS and FS if Police /Fire Facility built first (before School Admin and Community Center projects) Does not affect Hosmer House 3 CONSIDERATIONS Preserves historic Police Station and Fire Station ThelCecil Group Planning and Design March 15, 2013 Scenario 2: Sequential Projects Cn U Cz c 0 CM c X a� J SUMMARY PROGRAM • Fire to Liberty Mutual • Police to Fire Station • Community Center to Police Station • High School reconstruction with School Admin • Upgrades and maintenance for other facilities ASSUMPTIONS • Liberty Mutual building is demolished, and the Fire Station is new construction • Fire Station building is reused and expanded for Police Station • Police Station building is reused for Community Center * Hosmer House may be incorporated • High School project is done in phases COST — Cost to acquire Liberty Mutual site and demolish building must be added to other construction /renovation costs — Cost to construct separate Police and Fire Stations likely = cost to construct combined Police /Fire Facility (Scenario 1) — Cost to construct new Police Station and Fire Station likely > cost to renovate /expand Police and Fire separately on site (Scenario 3) — Cost to reconstruct High School with School Admin likely > cost to reconstruct it without School admin (Scenario 3) SERVICE IMPACT — Likely requires smaller Police Station program due to site constraints — Requires smaller Community Center program due to building space constraints FEASIBILITY — Requires acquisition of private property for Fire Station (willingness of Liberty Mutual or other owner and timing unknown) — Provides enough space for Fire Station, but configuration on site could be challenging — May not be enough space for Police Station — Not enough space for Community Center Cost to reuse Police Station as Community Center likely < cost to build new Community Center at new site (Scenario 4) Potentially allows use of CPA funds for reused /renovated Police Station and Fire Station No break in service and no swing space needed during construction • Enough space for Fire Station program • Moves School Admin to High School campus, closer to town center + Allows for sequencing of projects without swing space: 1) Fire Station, 2) Police Station, 3) Community Center (timing of other projects not affected) + Reuses Police Station and Fire Station sites for Town purposes + Supports other use of Hosmer House OTHER CONSIDERATIONS Preserves historic Police and Fire Stations ThelCecil Group Planning and Design March 15, 2013 Scenario 3: Remain On -Site U CZ c 0 CM c X J SUMMARY PROGRAM • Fire Station on site • Police Station on site • High School on site • Community Center at new site • Upgrades and maintenance for other facilities ASSUMPTIONS • Fire Station building is demolished and reconstructed on site • Police Station building is renovated and expanded on site * Hosmer House is moved to a new location • New private site of adequate size located for Community Center, and Community Center building is new construction : — Cost to acquire new site for Community Center must be added to other construction /renovation costs — Cost to construct Community Center at new site likely > cost to reuse Fire Station (Scenario 1), or Police Station (Scenario 2) — Requires swing space for each facility — Requires finding and acquiring private property for Community Center (willingness of owner and timing unknown) — Requires swing space for Fire Station and Police Station — Requires new location for the Hosmer House COST + Cost to renovate /expand Police Station and demolish /reconstruct Fire Station on site likely less than costs to: construct new combined Police /Fire Facility (Scenario 1), construct Fire Station at Liberty Mutual and Police Station at Fire Station site (Scenario 2), or costruct separate Police and Fire Stations on new sites (Scenario 4) Cost to reconstruct High School likely < cost to reconstruct it with School admin (Scenario 2 and 4) Potentially allows use of CPA funds for renovated Police Station and Fire Station SERVICE IMPACTS Keeps Police Station at its central location Provides enough space for Community Center, Police Station and Fire Station programs FEASIBILITY Provides enough space for Community Center, Police Station and Fire Station though parking at the Fire Station could be challenging + Does not dictate timing /phasing of projects + Reuses Police Station and Fire Station sites OTHER CONSIDERATIONS Preserves historic Police Station and Fire Station ThelCecil Group Planning and Design March 15, 2013 Scenario 4: New Properties U CZ c 0 CM c X J SUMMARY PROGRAM • Fire Station on new site • Police Station on new site • Community Center at 33 Marrett Road • High School on site with School Admin • Upgrades and maintenance for other facilities ASSUMPTIONS • New private site of adequate size located for Fire Station, and Fire Station building is new construction • New private site of adequate size located for Police Station, and Police Station building is new construction • Scottish Rite Headquarters /Training Center reused for Community Center • High School project is done in phases COMPARATIVE CRITERIA SUMMARY COST — Highest cost — Cost to acquire Marrett Road site for Community Center and new sites for Fire Station and Police Station must be added to other construction /renovation costs — Cost to construct new Police Station and Fire Station on new sites likely > cost to construct combined Police /Fire Facility (Scenario 1) or cost to construct Fire Station at Liberty Mutual and Police Station at Fire Station site (Scenario 2) — Cost to reconstruct High School with School Admin likely > cost to reconstruct it without School admin (Scenarios 1 and 3) + Cost to construct new Police Station and Fire Station on new sites likely < cost to renovate /expand Police Station and Fire Station on site (Scenario 3) Cost to construct Community Center at Marrett Road likely < cost to build Community Center at new site (Scenario 3) Allows use of CPA funds for Community Center project SERVICE IMPACTS — Response times for Fire Department could be affected -r Provides enough space for Community Center, Police depending on location of new site Station and Fire Station programs — Centrality /visibility of Police Station could be affected + Moves School Admin to High School campus depending on location of new site FEASIBILITY — Requires finding and acquiring Marrett Road site and new + Provides enough space for Community Center, Police sites for Fire Station and Police Station (willingness of owner Station and Fire Station and timing unknown) + Swing space not required for FS, PS Does not reuse Police Station and Fire Station sites + Does not dictate timing /phasing of projects Does not affect Hosmer House OTHER CONSIDERATIONS - Leaves Police Station and Fire Station vacant and available for other uses, or disposition ThelCecil Group Planning and Design March 15, 2013 ThejCecil Group Planning and Design Categorized Criteria to Prioritize Projects Lexington Townwide Facilities Master Plan February 4, 2013 Cost • Maintenance costs (versus cost to renovate /rebuild) • Lifecycle (maintenance) • Funding (total cost, timing, source of funds, phasing) • Funding (public /private partnership) • Ability of state to contribute to project (funding) • Self- sustaining (fees, funding, etc.) • Ability of town to finance project • Estimated cost • Revenue generation • Band aids (little fixes to postpone major $) • Impact on operating budget Service Impacts • Public safety • Education of student population • Failure point of a building • Equity of service • Work environment • Social costs and values (impact on residents) • New service demands • Impacts on the community (demographics /equity) • Emergency preparedness • Safe and accessible facilities (practical) • Successfully provide services as intended (is space correct, acoustics, etc ?) • Benefits (what need is fulfilled, # people served, how well people served) • Fairness (length of waiting for a group) • Equity • Quality of life (needs have changed, demographics) • Secondary service improvements • Adequacy of existing facility • Use of similar facilities • Changing demographics (ages, income) • Impacts on other facilities • Limitation of space at existing facility • Ability to control current facility • Ability to serve all people (people with disabilities included) • Programs /rooms for townspeople • Ability to park at the location • Ability to get to the facility (all modes, access, public transportation, etc.) • Impact on service to the public Feasibility (in addition to funding) • Opportunity (ex. Marrett Road property) • Opportunity (ex. Scottish Rite) • Bandwidth (ability of town staff to execute) • Swing space (feasibility) • Timing • Shovel ready (short -term readiness) • Space compatibility with use Boston, M A 022110 a suite 0 Location compatibility with use Bo M tel: 51 7.426.5050 Reuse of existing buildings fax: 617.426.5051 Other Considerations • Historic preservation • Long -term value • Beneficial side effects (design, efficiency, etc.) • Historic considerations (resources) • Community priorities Additional Input • Make sure users will use facility • Process (recommendations moving forward) • Anticipate changes in future (energy, tech, human needs, transportation, etc.) • Public Transportation