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Council backs moving forward on a citywide facility needs assessment covering 36 buildings
Summary
Public works recommended a facilities assessment to inventory capital needs across 36 buildings; staff said the study would take roughly 12 months, cost in the low‑to‑high six figures depending on scope, and provide the basis for long‑term funding and grant applications.
Public Works staff told council the city lacks the internal capacity to fully inventory and assess its capital facilities and urged funding for a consultant to complete a facility needs assessment covering approximately 36 buildings. The assessment would identify deferred maintenance, prioritize projects and provide cost bases for grant and funding strategies.
"We have 36 buildings and 2 staff members to oversee any of the challenges... we're playing whack a mole on our buildings right now," a Public Works presenter said, arguing an outside assessment would enable strategic prioritization. Councilors from across the table called the assessment a top priority and asked staff to scope the work to allow phasing (for example, start with the highest‑risk buildings) and to return with schedule and a recommended appropriation during the budget cycle.
Why it matters: the assessment would produce an evidence base to marshal Measure F, grant matches and other funding toward urgent capital needs and reduce reactive emergency repairs. Staff said a reasonable general timeframe for a full assessment is about 12 months depending on scope and that the final appropriation decision will be made as part of the 2025 budget deliberations.
