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90% design for Glendale police building renovation presented; council hears photovoltaic feasibility and gives general concurrence to include modest solar array
Summary
Architects presented a near-complete renovation plan for the police department and municipal court, citing severe deferred maintenance; a Clark Dietz solar study estimated a 69–79 kW array could reduce energy use ~25% and return on investment in about 15 years with interest costs included. Council gave general concurrence to include solar in the design but did not take a binding vote.
Glendale — Architects and project managers presented a 90%-complete design for renovating the police department and municipal court area at City Hall, outlining building deficiencies, programmatic needs and sustainability options including a rooftop photovoltaic study.
Kyle Bears of FGM Architects described goals to improve climate control, accessibility, workplace wellness and operational adjacencies, and said the project would create new training space, updated locker rooms, report-writing space, a secure staff courtyard and enhanced access control. Bears and project staff pointed to longstanding problems: a leaking…
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