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Project and police staff reported that one of the two dispatch consoles has a failed lift motor and that the original motor is obsolete. An estimated replacement cost was discussed in the $10,000–$12,000 range for the motor or full unit. \"These aren't your typical office desks. These are workstations for dispatch. They carry multiple monitors and multiple computers, so they're quite extensive,\" a police representative said.

Staff said they would investigate alternatives before authorizing a large purchase: checking with Norcom for used motors, contacting the original furniture vendor (Stanford Office Furniture) to explore options, and determining who is contractually responsible for equipment that was in storage. Committee members asked staff to report back with options and cost estimates.

On broader logistics, staff said the state's cutover coordination for the 9-1-1 system remains on track and that there is no change to the cutover date. The committee penciled in a public dedication ceremony for the new facility at 10 a.m. on June 4, and scheduled a public tour for May 8 following the building committee meeting to show parts of the facility that will be open for visitors. Committee members emphasized holding the ceremony before operational hiccups on cutover day and suggested limiting the event to about an hour.

Discussion vs. decision: the dispatch console motor issue was characterized as a technical problem requiring research; committee members did not authorize immediate replacement spending and asked staff to pursue used parts and vendor options. The cutover and ceremony dates were scheduled administratively and are subject to change if operational needs require.

Next steps: staff will (1) research replacement motors and used-equipment sources with Norcom and vendors, (2) determine responsibility for equipment condition during storage, and (3) finalize logistics and public notice for the May 8 tour and June 4 dedication.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Town Of New Canaan Police Department Building Committee Meeting April 24 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The committee discussed dispatch console motor failures, potential replacement costs, the 9-1-1 cutover schedule and a June 4 dedication ceremony; no console replacement decision was made and staff will research repair/replacement options.","taxTitle","New Canaan, Fairfield, Connecticut","taxId",57946,"location","Connecticut","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_46":81,"_48":82,"_50":83,"_52":84,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":85,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":86,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6242886,"Committee approves up to $20,000 for exterior storage shed for police",449,1253130,1702405,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3244169-cb3a4fe7e1fd1acdc32b21e3a278bafa&start=1253&end=1702","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3244169-cb3a4fe7e1fd1acdc32b21e3a278bafa/thumbnail_1253130.jpg","/articles/6242886/Connecticut/Committee-approves-up-to-20000-for-exterior-storage-shed-for-police","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6242886-1bb80ef6e589fd489d5835346e7929eb/orig.mp4?Expires=1771150099&Signature=YM2tqaSx9mGlurJJkLlXTXXNjuU7t2ads1IQRDPiCU80M3QuDc3yWzzBAVFcj8xf0U5g3sVm4H11wQvUDOKVBQAluX8k9U~YDNK3n~4pgwqjlhYGe8-4SVkhItiwrOumSfPIVcA7BfdMHdXIAq5yuQ3KpDOsz4IlRxo7dFNbxO98UlRDgo9qikYltkmtmzjzCihg3StE6-8H4Di44jLLtOP879czgqstPIipsq-sQdOnJvfv4eoYPQDqSW-dqaB0CMmqXeJA0i~j0w3aVh-oqYazlYVzds4MQApoShc6O9zQGaKnDyirqZ-KepxA5FGDKOwz5hmyxySi6r40nHq~1g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Building Committee approved up to $20,000 to install an exterior storage shed intended to provide additional storage for the police department.

Brian, a project staff member who presented the item, said he had been in contact with Kloter Farms and measured the pad for a possible 16-foot-by-18-foot structure. He said the vendor's furnished-and-installed quote for that largest unit was about $25,006.83 and that the price did not include electrical work. \"This would be a worst case scenario because it's the largest that would fit on the pad. If we reduce sizes, obviously, we're gonna reduce costs,\" Brian said.

The project team advised that Kloter Farms' maximum over-the-road delivery width is 12 feet; the 16-foot option requires panelized on-site assembly and increases cost. Police representatives said they did not require an internal evidence partition or a custom, oversized unit and that a stock 12-foot unit would meet needs and significantly lower the price. A committee member proposed authorizing up to $20,000 to avoid delaying the procurement.

Action: The committee voted to approve \"up to $20,000\" for the storage-shed project; the motion was moved and seconded and the committee approved it.

Details: The approved authorization covers the shed purchase and basic delivery/installation; the quoted $25,006.83 estimate was for a larger 16x18 panelized unit and explicitly excluded electrical work. Committee members and project staff said additional electrical work (lighting, convenience outlets) would be budgeted separately if required.","The committee approved spending up to $20,000 for a prefabricated storage shed near the new police facility; initial vendor quote for a larger unit was about $25,006.83 (no electrical).",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_46":93,"_48":94,"_50":95,"_52":96,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":97,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":98,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6242888,"Building committee: paving, punch-list work continue; committee approves Turner hold use",1076,19785,1096250,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3244169-cb3a4fe7e1fd1acdc32b21e3a278bafa&start=19&end=1096","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3244169-cb3a4fe7e1fd1acdc32b21e3a278bafa/thumbnail_19785.jpg","/articles/6242888/Connecticut/Building-committee-paving-punch-list-work-continue-committee-approves-Turner-hold-use","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6242888-3e39fd5fda5cc1122c251754c58bb07a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771150099&Signature=cCWSchr2HMRxF1NtmOJVUAHrZJ9ar3BcE5ObPJofuYeMkpharyiXb9rl67xO3WoPpq0~Ip0PQyH2j1OcU0y9xu2CPCWu4E6gplOSBFuaqPeRHxcQh2J1WWp6h7aSOvphfeNuNdJMc2GhdKdTJK-hdkwxNpl-JgwWGm83Tg2i-q1m6J0PseG59I1dpeSyzpbeZHlADlLMViydkPGAx7sBeOEEjGuim7igJb33XjrSXfQDBXhfJK09L~2bVFa4la9BbQvKTrC~tMoJNtTu5MAjKxdE77wzxyqeuDWK5xHYjVh1Gr5ZqNoKBxvcwFyIwW849HPQd3JncY7-jMCNHjRFLA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The town's Building Committee heard updates on progress at the new police facility and approved allowing Turner to use internal hold funds to cover an extended time-frame charge.

Committee members were shown recent exterior photos of completed paving and striping and were told landscaping and final interior punch-list work remain. Project staff said column wraps, exterior painting and furnishing deliveries are largely complete and that the emergency medical staff were satisfied with ambulance access. \"All the shrubs have been approved by the landscape architect, and now we're just waiting for delivery date,\" one project representative said.

Why it matters: the committee is moving the project from construction into final fit-out while reconciling pending change orders and contingency funds that cover unexpected costs.

Committee members reviewed the project's pending change order (PCO) log and a holds/contingency reconciliation. Staff reported several items moved from \"pending\" or \"approximate\" to \"approved,\" and that the overall PCO log decreased by about $45,000 as final subcontractor numbers arrived. Temporary needs tied to schedule extensions — including extra months for temporary toilets and premium-time labor — were described as the main ongoing costs. Speakers said about $303,000 remained in the project's contingency and that the project team continues to reconcile owner allowances and contractor holds.

The meeting included a discussion of a state electrical-code requirement that, as written, would have required 50% of outlets in a room to be switched with the light. Project staff said they submitted a code-modification request and \"we did receive a code modification from the state that we did not have to switch it because this is a public safety facility,\" which allowed the project team to delete that requirement for the facility.

As a formal action, the committee voted to authorize Turner to use internal hold funds for an extended time-frame charge. Project staff had described the contractor's extended general-conditions cost as about $64,900; during the meeting a committee member moved to approve the use of $64,000 of internal hold funds for that purpose and the committee approved the motion.

Discussion vs. decision: staff framed many items as cleanup and reconciliation rather than new scope; members asked for confirmation of where specific costs were encumbered and how remaining holds and contingencies would be applied. The motion to allow Turner to use internal hold funds passed with committee approval.

Next steps: staff will continue finalizing PCOs, place remaining deliveries and schedule landscaping and video/AV installs ahead of the planned move-in and cutover work.","The committee received a construction update on the new police facility — paving, landscaping and interior punch-list work are underway — and approved use of internal hold funds for contractor Turner to cover extended general conditions.","actionData","errors"]

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Dispatch consoles, cutover and dedication: committee discusses move-in logistics and equipment concerns

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