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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-City Administrator , - RIQUOIT FOR COUNCIL .AWK& CIO OF SAN BERNARIOIO From: JAMES ROBBINS Deputy City Administrator/ Administrative Services Subject: Report relative to the Possible relocation of the West Side Drop- In Center, West Side Utility Collection Center, CATV function to the Public Enterprise facility (East Building il) and the expansiol nf thp nnrnrhy In9hram Librarv. Dept: Dete: Jllne S, 1987 Synopsis of PrllYious Council action: June 1986 -- Mayor and Common Council directed the City Administrator and City Treasurer to present an alternative plan to provide utility coll- ection service on a city-wide basis. April 1987 -- Mayor and Common Council directed the consideration of moving the West Highland Postal and Utility Collection Center to Ways and Means Committee. May 1987 The Ways and Means Committee directed the City Adminis~rator to identify cost associated with (1) purchase and lease of studio facility for CATV divi~;ion (2) relocation of Westside Drop-in Center (3) expans~on of branch Library. (4) relocation of West Highland Postal and Utility Center (5) annual operation. ' Recommen-ied motion: 1. Authorize the purchase of equipment and improvements from Carrera Studio at a price not to exceed $25,000. 2. Authorize the City Administrator or his designee to enter into a lease agreement with RDA for lease of CATV studio and offices. (i)~rAuthorize the City Treasurer to ent~r into a lease agreement with RDA ~ for lease of 416 sq. ft. for the relocation of the Postal and Utility Collection Center. 4. Direct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary agreements with RDA for the required space. REVISED 6/5/8~ ~- ,. Signature QLL~ Contact person: JIM ROBBINS Phone: 5274 Supporting -::teta attached: ye s Werd: 6 FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: Amount: $25,000 Source:Liberty Cable Settlenent Fur Finance: C' /(' -<'- Council Notes: 1I9 CCV OF SAN BERNARI:CNO - REQUOT FOR COUNCIL A~ " From: JAMES ROBBINS Deputy City Administrator/ Administrative Services Subject: Report relative to the possible relocation of the West Side Drop- In Center, West Side Utility Collection Center, CATV function to the Public Enterprise facility (East Building #1) and the e~pansion of ~hp Dorothy Inghram Librarv. Oept: O~~ May 29, 1987 Synopsis of Previous Council action: June 1986 -- Mayor and Common Council directed the City Administrator and City Treasurer to present an alternative plan to provide utility coll- ection service on a city-wi.de basis. April 1987 -- Mayor and Common Council directed the consideration of moving the West Highland Postal and Utility Collection Center to Ways and Means Committee. May 1987 The Ways and Means Committee directed the City Administrator to identify cost associated with (1) purchase and lease of studio facility for CATV division (2) relocation of Westside Drop-in Center (3) expansion of branch Library. (4) relocation of West Highland Postal and Utility Center (5) annual operation. Recommended motion: 1. Authorize the purchase of equipment and improvements from Carrera Studio at a price not to exceed $25,000. 2. Authorize the City Administrator or his designee to enter into a lease agreement with RDA for lease of CATV studio and offices. 3. Direct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary agreement with RDA for the required space. tj,S7 ~. ... 12.u~ Signatu re Contact person: JIM ROBBINS Phone: 5274 Supporting data attached: ves Ward: 6 FUNOING REOUIREMENTS: Amount: $25,000 Source:Liberty Cable Settlement Fun Finance: . i :..- C Ie: -C..- Council Notes: 75-0262 Agenda Item N~4 Cli-i OF SAN BERNARDOO - REQUEO' FOR COUNCIL AC1::bN \ STAFF REPORT This report sets forth those costs relocation, expansion and securing of Public Enterprise Center. The physical uses is noted on the enclosed Attachment noted would be leased from RDA. identified with the facilities at the location of these #1. The facilities The West Highland Postal and utility Collection Center would be located near the northwest corner, adjacent to the Drop-in Center. The estimated cost of refurbishment for this facil- ity is $2,250. The Wests ide Drop-In Center would be located on the corner portion of the building. The estimated refurbishment for this facility is $2,600. northwest cost of The Library expansion would be south of the existing use in the northeast corner. The estimated cost of refurbishment for this facility is $4,600. The CATV studio is in No refurbishment costs cost of purchasing the $25,000. the southeast corner of the building. are anticipated at this time. The equipment and improvements will be The following chart compares current and projected costs of operation. Projected lease costs are based on a maximum of $.85 per sq. ft. which is what the Library agreement is being re-written to reflect. RDA indicates some further discussion is possible regarding the projected lease fee, so the lease fee is being shown at what is considered highest cost. It is possible the amount would be less. RDA indicates other departments may not have yet begun discussions regarding lease fees. Lease fee includes all building maintenance and utilities. The chart reflects increases or new costs as a result of the move. Drop-in Center Postal util ities Library CATV studio Projected Lease Cost $11,856 $7,956 $13,219 $18,360 Current Lease Cost - 6.732 -3.859 -0- -0- Increase or New Cost $ 5,124 $4,097 $13,219 $18,360 The Library has applied for a federal literacy grant to cover the cost of this expansion. If those funds are not approved, then the expansion will not take place. 75-0264 Coo ~ The CATV studio costs would be covered by 2% of the cable franchise fees collected by the city. A report from the city Treasurer briefly reviews the reasons for the move of the Postal and utility Collection Center from its current location. A copy of that report is attached. The relocation of the Drop-In Center will allow for better visibility resulting in wider program use. The increase in spac~ will support the wider program use. The personal serv~ces and materials requirements remain as they were in the current location. The additional lease cost would come from the General Fund. Each of these activities must be considered in light of funding or financial support. The Library and CATV studio have specific funding mechanisms. The Drop ~n Center and postal Utility Collection service are General Fund supported. The General Fund support would be from the 1987-88 budget which will be reviewed and adopted over the next month. Alternatives to consider: 1. Approve the purchase the CATV identified equipment and improvements in the Public Enterprise Center. 2. Approve CATV use $.85 per the leasing from the RDA. sq. ft. of the studio and rooms for at a lease rate not to exceed 3. Support the application of the Department of Education for funding Literacy Micro Computer Learning Dorothy Inghram Branch. Library to the of the Adult Center at the 4. Direct staff to Postal Utility requests in the include the Drop-in Center and Collection Center proposals as proposed General Fund budget. 5. Direct staff to Postal Utility locations. continue Collection the Drop-in Center and Center at their current 6. Direct staff to cease discussions regarding purch- ase of equipment and improvements of CATV studio. 7. continue this matter to the next regular Council Meeting giving staff specific instructions on what additional information is desired. f ~ ~r~"'1 Orr"4'\t"r/1p '-' . c: I- I) J ,01' ~"J . ),9 \ , , . ~ - '" " ~ ~ ~ 1& " to ~ ~'6"'d" - .., ~ - - ~_o, ~ , , , L \ <:::5 - \ O'~"~ - --r- ~\ 0' L"~ I ~. C'ArV \. .. - t N . . , . I I I I I I I ~- \ I I I I I I L_______________l.. \ \ . \ ~ JrA , L~' ~ r- T ,fit } A"\'C \1- I " , The west Highland postal and utility collection center has been located for the last three years at the carpenter's union Hall on 2050 North Mount Vernon Avenue. The center was originallY moved from Highland Avenue, because the building it was in was declared unsafe after an usually heavy rain storm. The carpenter's Hall provided adequate space on what was suppose to be a temporary move. However, limited budgets and unavailable alternate locations kept the Center in the carpenter's Hall. The present location is not adequate for the operation and does not allow the staff to provide service to other sections of the community. Closures of other area payment centers have increased customer service significantly, making the present space even more inadequate. This last year the Mayor and Common Council asked that staff look for ways to provide the utility collection service to other sections of the community. Our major obstacle to providing this service, because of security, was the relocation of the center to a more secure site that was part of a regular operation. We have now found that site in the public Enterprise Building. The area chosen, would provide the additional space needed, be along a major transportation corridor and provide the necessary security so that during other times of the month, the other staff person could be assigned to other locations in the community and provide utility collection service. This office would investigate finding locations in the state university-Fortieth street area, the Highland area, perris Hill park area, west Fifth street area and the Bench area. We have already have identified some possible city locations and other community based operations to work with. STAFF REPORT (, o """' J c Mr. overstreet $2,250.28 to do the and secure. We also would include all charges. Once the move is completed, then other staff member at other locations periodS of the month. has estimated that it would cost necessary work to make the area usable estimate rent at $700.00 a month. This utilities, maintenance and security we could place the during the slower The relocation of the facility should increase customer traffic because it will be a better facility for the public to come to and it will also be along a more visible traffic corridor. Increased revenue will also come from providing the utility collection service into other areas of the community that we were not previously directly serving. 75.02.. ~,Ir "7