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Resolution Approving Bid in the Amount of $1,185,500 and Authorizing Contract #2016-031 With Bar Construction Company Inc. for The Police Headquarters Renovation of the City of Greensboro
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Department: Police
Council District: All
Public Hearing: NA
Advertising Date/By: NA
Contact 1 and Phone: Chief Wayne Scott, 373-2085
Contact 2 and Phone: Lt GM Gardner, 373-2486
PURPOSE:
The Greensboro Police Department has incrementally renovated the Police Headquarters, 320 Federal Place, since the City gained possession. The Police Department wishes to continue the renovation of the building on the 3rd and 5th floors. Council is requested to approve a contract with Bar Construction Company, Inc. for the renovations of the 3rd & 5th floors of the Police Headquarters building.
BACKGROUND:
On August 8, 2011, City Council approved a resolution authorizing the City of Greensboro to acquire the Greensboro Federal Building located at 320 Federal Place to be used for law enforcement purposes (Res#189-11). Pursuant with 40 U.S.C. Section 553(b) (2) the property has been transferred to the City for law enforcement utilization and the City agrees that the facility will be used and maintained for law enforcement purposes in perpetuity. Since the acquisition, the Police Department has renovated the basement, first floor, and one half of the third floor in phases. 74% of the previous renovations have been funded through police accounts, to wit: Federal Forfeiture, NC Drug Excise tax proceeds, Justice Assistance Grants and police budget accounts.
Upon completion of this project, the 5th floor will house the office of the Chief of Police, his command staff and police department offices currently located in the MMOB UG level to include: Professional Standards, Police Attorneys, Resource Management Division and administrative staff. The remaining half of the 3rd floor will be finished to house Community Engagement, Crime Analysis, a training classroom and media br...
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