STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Public Safety
AGENDA DATE: August 14, 2024
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Office of Bond and Construction Management
EXECUTIVE: Dev Rastogi
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SUBJECT
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Authorize (1) an architectural services contract with HKS, Inc. for facility programming, architectural and engineering design, and construction administration services for a new Dallas Police Regional Training Academy facility located at 7300 University Hills Boulevard in an amount not to exceed $9,960,405.00; (2) the establishment of appropriations in an amount not to exceed $960,405.00 in the Public Safety Facilities Fund (F); and (3) the receipt and deposit of funds in an amount not to exceed $960,405.00 in the Public Safety Facilities Fund (F) - Not to exceed $9,960,405.00 - Financing: LE-Regional Law Enforcement Facility Fund ($9,000,000.00) and 2024 General Obligation Bond Funds ($960,405.00) (see Fiscal Information)
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BACKGROUND
This action will authorize an architectural services contract with HKS, Inc. to provide facility programming, architectural and engineering design, and construction administration services for a new Regional Police Training Academy. Scope of services under this contract will include pre-design space programming, schematic design, design development, construction documents, construction procurement evaluation and negotiation, and construction administration, along with development of specifications for furniture, furnishings and equipment.
Funding for design and construction of this facility is to be provided through 2024 Bond Funds, a law enforcement grant awarded by the Office of the Governor (OOG) and private donations. This private/public partnership continues the City of Dallas' collaboration with the State of Texas through grant funding and Dallas-based public education institution University of North Texas - Dallas to advance collaboration between local and state governm...
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