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Since the Civic Center and Police Department buildings were built, technology has
forced the need for additional electrical capacity with the addition of computers, servers,
additional cooling requirements, copiers, printers and the like, which were not
anticipated at the time of construction. These additional demands on the electrical
systems require more capacity than exists.
Recently.; fitly.; the Council approved the Backup Air Conditioning Project for the Police
Department computer room and the Chiller Project (Airside) Civic Center. During the
project's construction, it was noted that the electrical system in the Police Department
and Civic Center building are approaching maximum electrical capacity. Additionally,
should there be a power failure at the Police Department the backup generator is not
adequate to maintain electrical demand. As the above mentioned projects came to a
close, the Engineering staff obtained the cost estimate (attached) for the evaluations of
the buildings.
With the need for more electrical capacity, it is necessary to evaluate the systems prior
to adding electrical demands and before we can upgrade the electrical systems.
The nature of the work conducted at the Police Department on a daily basis, including
the need for an additional freezer to store evidence presents a sense of urgency
Staff recommends that Council approve this Resolution.