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$10,000,000 range. This option would not address any other needs in the Community Center facility, and only address the Police Department itself and staff does not recommend this approach. Staff continued to discuss and asked Oertel Architects to review if adding to the existing Fire Department building would be feasible. This was due to known space limitations in the Fire Department, and to acknowledge the trend of joint police and fire ‘Public Safety’ facilities being constructed in other cities. This allows for the sharing of spaces such as training, fitness, and emergency operations spaces. This would address space needs for both the Police Department and the Fire Department as well. Oertel Architects provided a very preliminary concept that indicated that it could be feasible for add the space to the Fire Department with minimal impact to Central Park. However, preliminary cost is estimated at between $12,000,000 and $15,000,000. This range of costs will necessitate the City to explore funding options over and above simply issuing general obligation debt, such as State Bonding Bill support. DRAFT CONTRACT CHANGES FROM THE JULY 23, 2024 WORK SESSION City Council comments from the first review were considered and the draft contract revised as reflected below: ANNUAL “TRUE-UP” OF BUDGET VS ACTUAL RESULTS This section was eliminated. Further staff discussions concluded that extraordinary costs unique to each partner is anticipated to be minimal, but if that changes this can be revisited in the future. JOINT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE MEETING FREQUENCY AND SERLIVE LEVEL EXPECTATIONS Staff was comfortable specifying a quarterly meeting schedule for the committee, as this would be expected at least during the initial term of the contract. In future renewals this could be revised to be less prescriptive. A section was added to specify that service level expectations will be discussed at the staff level as part of the scope of the committee. SHARING FINANCIAL IMPACT OF CRITICAL INCIDENTS City staff from Saint Anthony Village and Falcon Heights are coordinating with our respective City Attorneys and the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust to include appropriate language to address this concern. That final language is not solidified, but all parties are in agreement in concept, and draft language is in the contract to reflect that commitment. APPENDIX A Added to acknowledge the need for a “ramp-up” to full services over a reasonable amount of time. NEXT STEPS Staff from both Saint Anthony Village and Falcon Heights will continue to work through finalizing the contract and refining all other aspects as much as possible before the decision date of October 22, 2024. DISCUSSION ITEMS FOR COUNCIL FEEDBACK Below are the specific items for discussion and feedback for the City Council: Comments on the information presented and work completed to date. Key information needed for an October 22, 2024 decision deadline ATTACHMENTS: Presentation DRAFT CONTRACT