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DPW outlines $30M police facilities projects under 2014 EASER bond; $274M total needs estimated
Summary
Department of Public Works presented the police facilities component of the 2014 EASER bond: $30 million allocated to police stations and related facilities this cycle, while a facilities needs study estimates roughly $274 million in total work required to bring stations up to code and operational standards.
City Department of Public Works officials briefed the commission on the police facilities piece of the 2014 Earthquake Safety and Emergency Response (EASER) bond measure, explaining how the $30 million allocation for police facilities fits inside a larger $400 million program.
John Goldberg (DPW) and project manager Lisa Zuo said a 2013-14 facilities assessment estimated total capital needs of about $274 million to bring 12 police facilities (nine district stations plus related facilities) to current codes and operational standards. The $30 million in the EASER 2014 bond will address the most critical items, prioritizing ADA access, seismic improvements and life-safety systems; DPW built in a contingency reserve and identified a five-year plan to deliver a sequence of 10 projects by 2020, including immediate ADA upgrades now underway.
Goldberg said DPW is coordinating with stations to minimize operational disruptions and will provide public outreach at the start of each construction project, including on-site signage and community meetings. The EASER program maintains a public website with biannual reports and project documents.
Commissioners asked about specific complaints (for example, heating and cooling problems at Bayview Station); DPW said HVAC and mechanical work are included among priority items and that station captains and occupants will be consulted during design and construction phases.
DPW said the projects will be delivered in stages through 2020; costs may rise with inflation and additional bonds will be needed to address the full $274 million portfolio.
