Submitted By
Rob Sproule, Public Works Director
Reviewed By
Erin E. Baynes, Assistant to the Village Manager
Agenda Item Title
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A Facilitated Discussion on Village Board Goals and Priorities for the Police Station Improvement Project
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Overview
Overview
The Village Board, Facility Review Committee, and Village staff have identified strategic goals for the Police Station Improvement Project through the Space Needs Assessment and Historic Preservation Evaluation process. This facilitated discussion will assist the Village Board with the affirming and prioritization of those goals in an effort to ensure that the Village Board's future actions align with their values.
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Recommendation
Recommendation
Village staff seeks feedback on the goals identified by both the Village Board and the Facility Review Committee. The feedback gathered will be used to inform a Village staff recommendation, based on the Village Board's priorities identified as part of the facilitated discussion, to be presented at a future Village Board Meeting.
Background
As part of the Space Needs Assessment completed by FGM Architects in 2019 and 2023, the following goals were identified by the Village:
-Bring the building up to date to meet current building code. For this exercise, Village staff would prefer not to rely on a grandfather clause(s) to meet current life safety or accessibility codes. This includes:
Life Safety
? Signage, emergency lighting, fire alarms, fire protection (fire extinguishers and sprinklers), fire egress (protected stairways and fire-rated doors), and fall protection.
? Upgrade electrical and plumbing to meet current life safety standards.
Accessibility and Equity
? Create accessible entry points to all areas of Village Hall that are equitable and dignified for all users (enclosed elevators, equitable points of entry to the building, restrooms, etc.).
? Meet all standards outlined in the Illinois Accessibility Code and Americans with Disabilit...
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