HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2002-135 Wardell Architects Agreement (re: Municipal Court Expansion)RESOLUTION NO. R-2002-1-45
A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager of the City of
Yakima to execute an Architectural Services Agreement with
Wardell Architects, P.S., for a preliminary architectural design
for the expansion of the Municipal Court at the Police
Station/ Legal Center and further authorizing compensation
be paid to Wardell Architects, P.S. for said preliminary design
services in an amount not to exceed $10,000.00.
WHEREAS, significant concerns have been raised about the security and
safety of the Municipal Court; and
WHEREAS, the Municipal Court desires steps be taken to address these
concerns and improve the security of the Municipal Court for the safety of the
public and the Court employees; and
WHEREAS, the Municipal Court also requires additional space to provide
a jury room, storage and offices; and
WHEREAS, in order to address these issues it is necessary to have an
architect prepare a preliminary architectural design for the expansion of the
Municipal Court; and
WHEREAS, Wardell Architects, P.S., has the experience and expertise
necessary to prepare said preliminary design for the expansion of the Municipal
Court and is willing to do so in accordance with the attached Architectural
Services Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the City Council deems it to be in the best interest of the City
of Yakima to authorize execution of an Architectural Services Agreement with
Wardell Architects, P.S., for a preliminary architectural design for the expansion
of the Municipal Court at the Police Station/Legal Center, now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
YAKIMA:
The City Manager of the City of Yakima is hereby authorized and
directed to execute the attached and incorporated Architectural Services
Agreement with Wardell Architects, P.S., for a preliminary architectural design
for the expansion of the Municipal Court at the Police Station/Legal Center, and
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further authorizing compensation be paid to Wardell Architects, P.S. for said
preliminary design services in an amount not to exceed $10,000.00.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 29th day of October, 2002.
ATTEST:
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ry Place, Mayor
October 24, 2002
Richard Zais, City Manager
City of Yakima
129 North 2nd Street
Yakima, WA 98901
Re: Yakima Police and Legal Center
Municipal Court Expansion
Project No. 1052.16
Dear Mr. Zais
As you are aware, we recently completed a long range expansion strategy analysis for the Police and
Legal Center. As an outgrowth of the study an immediate need for additional municipal court space has
been identified.
We have developed preliminary scope and costs. An approximately 2,200 square foot one story addition
at the southeast corner of the existing building would have a probable construction cost of $330,000 plus
sales tax. Our fee for initial design work through December 31, 2002 will not exceed $10,000.
Should the above meet with your approval please sign and return one copy of this letter thereby
authorizing the services. We look forward to providing ongoing services for the Police and Legal Center.
Sincerely Approved:
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Principal
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AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No. .
For Meeting of Oct. 29, 2002
ITEM TITLE: Consideration of a Resolution to Execute a Professional Services Agreement
with Wardell Architects for Municipal Court Expansion.
SUBMITTED BY: Susan Woodard, Municipal Court
Roy Willson, Police Department
CONTACT PERSON/TELEPHONE: Capt. Jeff Schneider - 575-6151
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
The resolution authorizes and directs the City Manager to execute an agreement with Wardell
Architects for preliminary architectural design work for the Municipal Court expansion project.
This expansion project is a 2003 budgeted policy issue and relieves a number of problems facing the
Municipal Court and Police Department. Currently the court files are stored in the Police Department
records area. This area is now full and neither the Police Department nor Court can file any
additional paperwork. Several members of the Court staff are also housed within the Police Services
area reducing their effectiveness and removing needed office space from the Police Department. In
addition, Municipal Court currently does not have jury rooms. This forces jury members to wait in
the main Police Department lobby with witnesses and other involved parties. This creates a problem
for case prosecutions and also presents comfort, privacy and security issues for the jury members.
The proposed expansion and remodel will add jury rooms to both courtrooms and add desperately
needed storage and administrative space for the Municipal Court, as well as improve security
throughout the building. Approval of the resolution allows planning and design work to begin now
instead of waiting for the 2003 budget year.
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Funding Source: Law & Justice Capital Fund
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APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL:
City Manager
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended the Council enact the resolution authorizing the
City Manager to execute an agreement with Wardell Architects for preliminary architectural design
work for the Municipal Court expansion project.
COUNCIL ACTION: Resolution adopted. RESOLUTION NO. R-2002-135