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Council reviews furniture, fixtures and equipment contracts for 1153 move and a one‑year parking lease
Summary
Councilors discussed hiring vendors for furniture, lockers and storage for the police move to 1153 West Fayette Street, using previously bonded funds up to a not‑to‑exceed amount; staff also sought a one‑year lease for roughly 225 parking spaces at 500 West Fayette Street while further FF&E work (appliances and audio‑visual) is finalized.
The Common Council heard a request to hire additional vendors for furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) for the police department’s planned relocation to 1153 West Fayette Street.
Michael Layman, Deputy Commissioner for Assessment, said the contracts (for lockers, window treatments and storage) were procured through the RFP process and will be paid from funds already allocated and bonded. He said the request is "not to exceed" $1,000,000 and that two remaining FF&E categories — appliances and audio‑visual equipment — had not produced adequate proposals and will return for council approval at a later meeting.
Layman also presented a separate request for a one‑year lease of approximately 225 parking spaces at 500 West Fayette Street to supplement parking during the move. Deputy Chief Mark Russin said the current PSB footprint typically provides about 152 parking spaces and Patrol East about 178, and that demand can rise substantially during major operations; staff said they are negotiating additional swing space options with nearby property owners where appropriate.
Councilors asked staff to clarify budget line items and to present any outstanding quotes for the remaining FF&E categories at the next agenda session. No vote was recorded at the study session.
