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Commission approves renovation of 220 French Landing to house Department of Children’s Services
Summary
The State Building Commission approved using Facilities Revolving Fund reserves to renovate the 235,000-square-foot state-owned building at 220 French Landing so the Department of Children's Services can relocate from leased space, which the presenter said will save about $3.9 million a year in lease payments when transfers are complete.
The Tennessee State Building Commission unanimously approved a Department of General Services request to proceed with designer selection and renovation of the state-owned 235,000-square-foot building at 220 French Landing in Metro Center.
Deputy Commissioner John Hall, representing the Department of General Services, told the commission the Department of Labor and Workforce Development has reduced its space needs under alternative workplace plans and the office space will be repurposed. Hall said the renovation will allow the Department of Children's Services to relocate from leased offices at the UBS building on Dedrick Street and the 200 Athens Way lease in Metro Center.
Nut graf: The department asked to use funding from the Facilities Revolving Fund (FURF) reserves to complete the renovation. Hall said the project, when complete in about three years, will save approximately $3,900,000 a year in lease payments at the time of the Children's Services departure.
Hall briefed the commission: "We are asking for your approval to use funding from our facilities revolving fund or FURF reserves to renovate the building. This project, when it is complete in about 3 years, will allow the Department of Children's Services to relocate ... which will save approximately $3,900,000 a year in lease payments at the time of their departure." The commission had no questions and voted by roll call.
Roll call recorded: Lieutenant Governor McNally — Aye; Secretary Hargett — Aye; Commissioner Jim Bryson — Aye; Treasurer Lillard — Aye. The motion passed unanimously.
Ending: The vote authorizes proceeding with designer selection and renovation using FURF reserves; the commission's approval does not itself award contracts to designers or contractors. The Department of General Services will proceed with procurement steps and report back as required by commission procedures.
