Administration Building Needs Assessment JUNE 13, 2016 EXISTING - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Town Hall Meeting with the Habersham County Board of Commissioners Administration Building Needs Assessment JUNE 13, 2016

EXISTING BUILDING EVALUATION

EXISTING BUILDING EVALUATION • Detailed Evaluation Performed in 2015 • Engineering Evaluation – Site/Civil – Architectural – Structural – Mechanical – Plumbing – Electrical • Code Compliance Review – International Building Code – Life Safety Code – ADA Requirements

EXISTING BUILDING EVALUATION • Site Assessment – Site traffic challenges from Washington Street – Site circulation for traffic – 30 feet of grade change from top to bottom

EXISTING BUILDING EVALUATION • Site Assessment – Challenge with grade change and accessibility – Deteriorated pavement and sidewalks beyond repair – Accessibility is not compliant with Code requirements

EXISTING BUILDING EVALUATION • Site Assessment (continued) – Storm water drainage is not compliant with development regulations – Storm drain and sewer manhole tops – Handicapped parking is not within regulations

EXISTING BUILDING EVALUATION • Building Exterior – Roof slopes not sufficient to drain • Potential failure of structure – Water is penetrating roof parapets allowing water to infiltrate building

EXISTING BUILDING EVALUATION • Building Exterior – Exterior Stairs are deteriorated and failing – Brick veneer has cracked and moved on portions of the building – No permanent access to roof and roof equipment as required by Code

EXISTING BUILDING EVALUATION • Building Interior – Significant water infiltration and mold growth was found on the top floor

EXISTING BUILDING EVALUATION • Building Interior – Stairs do not have Code compliant guardrail and handrails – Existing elevator operation and signage is not Code compliant

EXISTING BUILDING EVALUATION • Energy Code Compliance – Roof insulation does not meet Code – Insulated windows do not meet Code

EXISTING BUILDING EVALUATION • Structural Evaluation – Exterior stair structure is extremely deteriorated – Brick veneer does not have relief joints at floor levels or expansion joints

EXISTING BUILDING EVALUATION • Structural Evaluation – Modifications to interior masonry walls will be costly and difficult – Openings in the floor slab will require additional structural reinforcement – Placement of floor openings would need to be evaluated and limited to areas between joist ribs and beams – Large floor openings would be costly

EXISTING BUILDING EVALUATION • Structural Evaluation – Façade modifications at exterior windows would require significant structural evaluation

EXISTING BUILDING EVALUATION • Mechanical Evaluation – Inconsistent return air to mechanical units – Outside air does not appear to balancing dampers to adjust air flow – Access to courtroom HVAC equipment is difficult for maintenance and repair

EXISTING BUILDING EVALUATION • Mechanical Evaluation – Second floor data room heat load is overloaded with equipment – Existing equipment is approaching normal serviceable life span, 20 years – Cooling tower installation is non ‐ conventional and will cause premature failure of the equipment – Ductwork is extremely rusted – Water system expansion tank is installed in a location that is problematic for system operation and should be replaced and relocated – The HVAC water cooling system does not have a back floor preventer and the water pressure is below the amount needed to operate the system

EXISTING BUILDING EVALUATION • Mechanical Evaluation – There is no apparent make up air for the emergency generator inside the building, this is a Code violation – HVAC water loop piping is routed across the roof and have a threat of freezing in winter – Outside air should have a pre ‐ treatment unit to remove humidity before entering the building

EXISTING BUILDING EVALUATION • Plumbing Evaluation – Existing piping is pre ‐ existing from original construction so galvanized water piping is causing staining in fixtures, sanitary lines are cast iron and recommended replacement would be in order – Plumbing fixtures do not meet the requirements for ADA

EXISTING BUILDING EVALUATION • Plumbing Evaluation – The current cabinet and hose fire protection does not meet the Code requirement for fire protection. A complete new system with a potential fire pump will be required throughout the building

EXISTING BUILDING EVALUATION • Electrical Evaluation – Power pole is located in the parking area is appears to have been struck on numerous occasions, recommend relocation of power pole.

EXISTING BUILDING EVALUATION • Electrical Evaluation – Several portions of the building have circa 1960 light fixtures while the remainder have 1990 fluorescent fixtures – Power outlets and light switches are not in compliance will ADA height requirements – Electrical panels and breakers are at the end of their serviceable life and should be replaced – Power generator installation has Code violations, fire ‐ rated room, ventilation

EXISTING BUILDING EVALUATION • Electrical Evaluation – Lighting control systems do not meet Code – Fire alarm system is not Code compliant, a fully addressable system is required – All data and wiring will need to be removed and replace with a major renovation with structured cabling trays

DEVELOPMENT OPTIONS

DEVELOPMENT OPTIONS OPTION A: Existing Administration Building /Site Major Renovation OPTION B: Alternate Site – Adjacent to New Courthouse OPTION C: Alternate Site – 4306 Toccoa Highway OPTION D: Existing Administration Site Demolition and Re ‐ Build OPTION E: ADDITIONAL New Alternate Site: Jacob’s Way

DEVELOPMENT OPTIONS OPTION A: Existing Administration Building /Site Major Renovation

DEVELOPMENT OPTIONS OPTION A: Existing Administration Building /Site Major Renovation PROS ‐ Located Downtown with High Visibility ‐ Minimized Public Perceived Cost Impact CONS ‐ Expensive Option ‐ Extreme Grade Change Across Site ‐ Occupancy Challenge During Construction ‐ Building Character Improvements Costly

DEVELOPMENT OPTIONS OPTION B: Alternate Site – Adjacent to New Courthouse

DEVELOPMENT OPTIONS OPTION B: Alternate Site – Adjacent to New Courthouse PROS ‐ Located Adjacent to New Courthouse ‐ Currently Developed for Improvements CONS ‐ Need Street Improvements to Stanford Mill Road ‐ Not Highly Visible ‐ Grade Change Requires Retaining Walls

DEVELOPMENT OPTIONS OPTION C: Alternate Site – 4306 Toccoa Highway

DEVELOPMENT OPTIONS OPTION C: Alternate Site – 4306 Toccoa Highway PROS ‐ Easy Road Access ‐ Highly Visible CONS ‐ Need for Connection to City Sewer ‐ Outside of City Limits

DEVELOPMENT OPTIONS OPTION D: Existing Administration Site Demolition and Re ‐ Build

DEVELOPMENT OPTIONS OPTION D: Existing Administration Site Demolition and Re ‐ Build PROS ‐ Located Downtown with High Visibility ‐ Opportunity to Change Character of Building CONS ‐ Difficult Site Access ‐ Accessibility Challenges ‐ Expensive Option ‐ Disruption of Occupancy during Construction

DEVELOPMENT OPTIONS OPTION E: ADDITIONAL New Alternate Site: Jacob’s Way

DEVELOPMENT OPTIONS OPTION E: ADDITIONAL Alternate Site: 4306 Toccoa Highway PROS ‐ Easy Road Access ‐ Highly Visible ‐ Most Cost Effective Option CONS ‐ Need for Connection to City Sewer ‐ Outside of City Limits ‐ Grade Change Requiring Retaining Walls

OPINION OF PROBABLE COST

OPINION OF PROBABLE COST Option A: Existing Administration Building /Site Major Renovation Site Improvements $459,900 Building Improvements $6,586,875 Total Option A Improvements $7,046,775

OPINION OF PROBABLE COST Option B: Alternate Site – Adjacent to New Courthouse Site Improvements $472,500 Stanford Mill Road Improvements $500,000 Building Improvements $5,000,000 Total Option B Improvements $5,972,500

OPINION OF PROBABLE COST Option C: Alternate Site – 4306 Toccoa Highway Site Improvements $270,000 Sewer Extension Connection $750,000 Building Improvements $5,000,000 Total Option C Improvements $6,020,000

OPINION OF PROBABLE COST Option D: Existing Administration Site Demolition and Re ‐ Build Site Improvements (including demolition) $602,250 Building Improvements $6,250,000 Total Option D Improvements $6,852,250

OPINION OF PROBABLE COST Option E: ADDITIONAL Alternate Site: Jacob’s Way Adjacent to Aquatic Center Site Improvements $526,500 Sewer Extension Connection $150,000 Building Improvements $5,000,000 Total Option E Improvements $5,676,500

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