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Boone County board approves schematic design, Option 4, for new transit building
Summary
The board approved Saavedra Group’s Option 4 schematic for a new transit building after finance committee review; staff said the option meets program needs and keeps future expansion possible.
The Boone County Board voted to approve the schematic design for a new transit facility (Option 4) presented by Saavedra Group Architects at the Aug. 28 meeting, directing project staff to proceed with design development.
Why it matters: County staff and the finance committee said a new transit building will consolidate transportation operations now dispersed across county buildings, improve maintenance capacity and driver facilities, and allow future expansion. The board’s approval clears the project to move from schematic design toward detailed design and cost estimating.
What the board approved: The board approved “Option 4,” a reduced-length schematic that keeps the building’s essential garage bays and administrative spaces while lowering the immediate capital footprint. Finance staff and the county’s project reviewer recommended Option 4 as meeting program needs and staying closer to the project budget.
Key details and conditions: Project consultants said the design retains room for a future bus wash and future administrative expansion; staff recommended including underground plumbing for future fixtures in the base work so later build-outs do not require slab demolition. Randy Darnell, the county’s reviewer with CCS, told the board, “We are recommending option 4 as it meets the program, the budget, and the future expansion needs.”
Cost and procurement: At the meeting, staff discussed estimated costs, alternates, and bidding strategies but did not award construction contracts. The board approved schematic design only; later phases (design development, bidding, contract award) will return for board review.
Next steps: Staff will proceed with design development and updated cost estimates and will return to the finance committee and full board for approvals required before bidding.
Ending: The board approved the schematic design by voice vote; members asked staff to provide more site-profile detail and confirm setback and drainage questions in subsequent committee sessions.
