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Tuesday , April 2, 2013 1/4% Retailer’s Sales Tax Election
Proposed County Courthouse South Annex Renovation Project
Presentation Outline • What is the problem with the way we do it now? • How did we choose this location? • Can this wait? • What is the financial obligation?
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History of 911 Consolidation • In 1994, a committee was formed to study consolidation. • They studied other center’s budgets; policies; and staffing needs. • Each one consolidated for the same purpose: to save money.
A look at the Arkansas City Dispatch Center
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A look at the Arkansas City Dispatch Center
A look at the Winfield Dispatch Center
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A look at the Cowley County Emergency Operations Center
Outside the County Treasurer’s Office
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How did we choose this location? • In February, 2012 the County showed five sites to the Citizens Efficiency Task Force. • Based on rating criteria, the Task Force chose the green space on Country Club Road over the South Annex.
How did we choose this location? • The South Annex was originally ruled out because of a natural gas line, and possibly flooding. • Around this time, the City of Arkansas City offered land at Patterson Parkway next to the hospital.
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A look at the original floor plan
The price of the original plan Proposed New Facility Construction Cost Area Cost/Area Cost Building Construction 7,826 $220 $1,721,720 Sitework 1 $600,000 $600,000 Tower 1 $40,000 $40,000 Total Construction Cost $2,361,720 Soft Cost A/E Fees, Printing, Legal and construction fees 14% $330,641 Furniture 1 $30,000 $30,000 Radios and Equipment 1 $1 $1,000,000 000 000 $1,000,000 $1 000 000 Audio/Visual Equip 1 $30,000 $30,000 Telephone/Data 1 $50,000 $50,000 Contingency 20% $760,472 Total Soft Costs $2,201,113 Total Project Cost $4,562,833
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How did we choose this location? • The South Annex was chosen because it was a low cost solution. • By removing the natural gas line and enhancing the sump pump system, both issues were resolved.
Can this Wait? • We do not believe it can. • Both Winfield and Arkansas City have equipment that is more than 10 years old and has had issues of failing. • Our Our current system is not sustainable. If current system is not sustainable If we do not consolidate the services we will most likely have to change what services are offered.
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Comparing the standalone facility to the renovation of the South Annex Standalone Facility Construction costs
$ 3,122,192
Renovated Renovated South Annex $ 2,120,000
(Site Work, Building Costs, Tower, Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, etc.) Professional Fees (
330,641
285,000
Architectural/Engineering Fees, Printing, Legal and Construction Manager fees) g g , g, g g ) Equipment Costs 1,110,000 1,145,000
(Radios, Furniture, Audio/Visual, Telephone, Misc. Equipment) TOTAL
$ 4,562,833
$ 3,550,000
Comparing the standalone facility to the renovation of the South Annex • The The Stand alone facility would only address Stand alone facility would only address the 911 call center and the emergency operations facility. • The renovations to the South Annex would i l d ll f thi l include all of this, plus would streamline ld t li public services for the County Treasurer and the County Clerk.
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¼ Cent Sales Tax • County is requesting a ¼ cent sales tax for no more than 5 years. th 5 • Money will be spent to pay for renovation costs, equipment cost and financing of $3.55 million in bonds. • For every $100 of goods purchased, you will For every $100 of goods purchased you will pay $0.25 for this sales tax.
Sales Tax Question on the Ballot Shall Cowley County, Kansas, be authorized to: (1) impose a one‐fourth percent (1/4%) retailers' sales tax (the "Sales Tax") for the purpose of financing the cost to construct, furnish and equip improvements to the south annex to the Cowley County Courthouse for County administration and annex to the Cowley County Courthouse for County administration and emergency communication purposes, make all other necessary improvements appurtenant to the foregoing and pay a portion of the interest on any bonds issued by the County during said construction period (collectively, the "Project"), collection of such Sales Tax to commence on July 1, 2013 or as soon thereafter as permitted by law, and to expire upon the payment of all costs incurred in the financing of the Project (including the y p y ); ( ) retirement of any bonds issued and payable from such sales tax); and (2) issue sales tax/general obligation bonds (the "Bonds") in an amount not to exceed $3,550,000, provided that the County receive, prior to such issuance, a comprehensive feasibility study that indicates the revenues received from such Sales Tax will be sufficient to retire such Bonds without the necessity of levying any ad valorem taxation; all pursuant to the authority of K.S.A. 12‐187 et seq., as amended?
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A look at the South Annex today
A look at the South Annex today
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A look at the South Annex today
A look at the South Annex today
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911 Floor plan
Clerk/Treasurer Floor plan
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Site Plan
Rendering from the East
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Rendering from the West
Timeline if the tax is approved • 3 months for the plans to be drawn up • 2 months to bid the project • 1 month to award the bid and vacate the property • 9 months for construction (weather permitting) • Planned opening date: August 2014
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Frequently Asked Questions • Q: Are we consolidating because the State or th F d l G the Federal Government is forcing us to? ti f i t ? • A: No. There are real concerns about the State mandating consolidation in the future, but as of right now there is no mandate. We do believe; however, that as funds begin to ; , g shrink, those centers with a larger impact area will be more favorably reviewed.
Frequently Asked Questions • Q: If services are fine, what is the big deal? A: Services are fine most of the time. • A: Services are fine most of the time. However due to a lack of resources and the age of the equipment failures do happen from time to time. Both cities acknowledge their equipment is at the end of its useful life and is in need of being replaced If the grants used in need of being replaced. If the grants used last time are not available, or limited the cost to the community will be much greater than what we are proposing here.
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Frequently Asked Questions • Q: Who benefits from a consolidated 911? A: We all do. • A: We all do. Winfield or Ark City pays approximately $27 to $30 per capita while Cowley County residents pay $1.00. Countywide all residents will pay Countywide all residents will pay approximately $20 to 23 dollars when the County takes over the service.
Frequently Asked Questions • Q: Why is this on the April ballot? A: We believe the timing is right now. If we • A: We believe the timing is right now. If we were to wait for another “major” election we would have to wait until August or November of 2014. If we were to hold a special election before then, the cost would go up, and the turnout would go down This election affords turnout would go down. This election affords us a considerable turn out since school districts and cities are holding office elections.
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Endorsed by the Following Agencies
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