Police Department (PD) Communications Center Renovation Project Overview
September 5, 2023
BACKGROUND
Existing Communications Center is located on the lower level of the Civic Center Police Station.
Currently has ten positions, eight in main center and two on opposite side of south concrete wall.
Current center is approximately 690 square feet, constructed in the 1970s, has received minor upgrades over time.
Finishes are at the end of useful life and need replacement.
Work stations are no longer supported by manufacturer.
BACKGROUND
Many of the current offices consist of temporary partition walls.
Flooring, ceiling tiles, electrical systems, and data network systems need modernization.
Support offices will be displaced by expanded center, need to be repositioned and renovated.
Work groups affected include Watch Commander, Sergeant Office, Report Writing, Property Supervisor, Drone Office, and Communication Supervisor
NEED/WHY/BENEFITS
Unified and expanded dispatch center that supports all communications operations. Increase from ten to fourteen work stations to support daily policing needs and large community/specific events.
Dispatch work stations and equipment need to be replaced.
Adjacent and supporting offices need to be renovated due to end of life carpeting, ceiling tiles, HVAC, and data network systems.
LOWER LEVEL & COMMUNICATIONS CENTER LAYOUT
DETAILS
Expanded Communications Center Layout
Updated Communications Work Station
Optimized Watch Commander Work Station
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
This project will not have an impact on the surrounding community during construction.
Stakeholders from the Huntington Beach Police Department, Public Works Department, Information Services Department, County of Orange and third-party 911 support services have been and will continue to be consulted with throughout the course of the project.
FUNDING/SCHEDULE
FUNDING:
Construction Cost:
$2,036,000.00
PD Development Fund account: 22770103.82200
Infrastructure Fund accounts: 31487004.82200 31440006.82200 SCHEDULE:
June 29, 2023 – Bid project
July 27, 2023 – Open bids
September 5, 2023 – Award contract
October 23, 2023 – Begin construction
June 21, 2024 – Complete construction
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