Item 10B
M E M O R A N D U M
July 27, 2010
TO: Shana Yelverton, City Manager
FROM: Robert Finn, Chief of Police
Discussion of the Alternate Sites for the DPS Training Tower
SUBJECT:
Action Requested:
Provide staff direction on how to proceed with this
project.
Background
Information:
The City has owned property for the construction of DPS
North and the associated training functions since 1999.
Council has requested that staff consider alternative
locations for the training tower component of this facility.
At the June 22, 2010 Council retreat, DPS presented
several alternative sites to the City Council. From this
meeting, staff was directed to further study several sites
and bring a recommendation to Council for consideration.
This discussion item will serve to further discuss the top
six locations along with pros and cons of each site and
provide a final recommendation from DPS for the location
of the training tower.
Financial
Considerations:
None at this time. Final cost is site dependant
Financial Impact:
Varies depending on site selection. Annual maintenance
costs for the training tower are estimated at $10,500.
Potential revenue is estimated between $112,500 and
$120,000.
Citizen Input/
Board Review:
The Crime Control and Prevention District Board
recommended approval of the initial site plan.
Legal Review:
The City Attorney has reviewed the analysis and has
reiterated the need for the City to follow the Local
Government Code related to the use of Crime Control
and Prevention District Funds.
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Shana Yelverton
Training Tower
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Alternatives:
Site dependant
Supporting
Documents:
Supporting documents include the following items:
Tower Sites Assessment and Analysis
Staff
Recommendation:
Staff recommendation to City Council is to locate the
training tower at the DPS North site with consideration
given to relocate the tower closer to the firearms range
on this site.
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