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Summary <br />Purchase or build a building for evidence storage. <br />Description <br />Either purchase a building and make improvements or purchase property, design, and build a new building for use as <br />property evidence storage. This would be used in addition to the current Property and Evidence rooms located in the <br />basement of City Hall. Location of facility to be determined and may be adjacent to the Public Works Service <br />Center. Actual size of the building has yet to be determined; 5,000 sf has been assumed for budgeting purposes. <br />The building would meet current industry standards for evidence security and preservation and include separate, <br />caged storage areas/rooms, with at least 2 large, roll-up doors large enough to accommodate a RV , as well as an <br />insulated, enclosed office area equipped with a computer capable of tying into the PD’s network. Plumbing is not a <br />necessity, however, a water source with hose and proper drainage inside is desirable. Electricity and HVAC, and a <br />security system will be required. <br />Justification or Benefit of Project <br />Evidence is an important part of criminal cases. The current volume of evidence exceeds storage space available on <br />City property. Some space currently being used for storage doesn’t meet the industry standard of care and allows <br />evidence to deteriorate prematurely, while other space has been re-purposed from other departments, thereby <br />decreasing their efficiency. Evidence that is currently being stored offsite isn’t as secure as desired. PD temporarily <br />stores found dogs in makeshift, outdoor kennels. This enclosed building could protect the animals from the <br />elements, which is especially important on cold, windy, rainy days. <br />Consequences of not doing the Project <br />Without this project the current volume of evidence will continue to be stored as described above. Any additional <br />volume of evidence will require leasing space for storage. <br />Project Numb 2016.0480Project Typ Police Buildings and Facilities <br />Detailed Cost $2,300,000 Status Active <br />Department/Sponsor Police <br />Impact to Operation Cost Impact to Maintenance Cost <br />Likely Cost <br />Categor Buildings <br />Project Name Property Evidence Building <br />208