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City of Portage Fire Station No. 2

6101 Oakland Drive

Portage, Michigan

Feasibility Study Report

November 18, 2015 Paradigm Design, Inc. 550 3 Mile Road, NW Grand Rapids, Michigan 49544 (616) 785-5656 Project No. 1508113

November 18, 2015 Feasibility Study Report City of Portage Project No. 1508113 ii Fire Station No. 2

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. INTRODUCTION Page 1

II. PROGRAM

A. Program Objectives - 7

B. Space Program Criteria Page 7 - 8

C. Basic Space Program Page 9 - 10

III. PRELIMINARY DESIGNS A. Existing Building Renovation – Option A Page 11

Existing Floor Plan – Option A Drawing Page 12 Existing Building Space Data – Option A Page 13 Existing Site Layout – Option A Drawing Page 14

B. Building Renovation & Expansion – Option B Page 15 Preliminary Floor Plan – Renovation/Expansion – Option B Drawing Page 16 Space Program – Renovation & Expansion – Option B Page 17 - 18 Site Layout – Option B Drawing Page 19

C. New Building – Option C Page 20 Preliminary Floor Plan – New Building – Option C Page 21 Space Program – New Building – Option C Page 22 - 23 Site Layout – Option C Drawing Page 24

IV. PRELIMINARY COST ESTIMATES A. Preliminary Cost Estimates Page 25

B. Renovation & Expansion – Option B – Preliminary Cost Estimates Page 26

C. New Building – Option C – Preliminary Cost Estimates Page 27

V. APPENDIX A. Facility Programming Questionnaire Summary Page 28

November 18, 2015 Feasibility Study Report City of Portage Project No. 1508113 1 Fire Station No. 2

I. INTRODUCTION

In September of 2015, the City of Portage hired Paradigm Design, Inc. to assistant in analyzing and determining the practicality of renovating their existing Fire Station No. 2 facility located at 6101 Oakland Drive, in order to meet the Fire Department’s present and future needs, as well as meeting current applicable building, fire, and life safety codes and regulations. The analysis of the existing facility included an assessment of electrical, mechanical and environmental systems. Additionally, the study explored a building addition option for new living quarters and the feasibility of an entirely new fire station facility on neighboring property. As part of the study, Paradigm Design, Inc. was to determine the program objectives and space needs for Fire Station No. 2, and preparing preliminary floor plans and site plans for the potential renovation or renovation and expansion of the existing facility, and the possible construction of a new fire station facility on adjacent property, based on the findings. This report is the result of Paradigm Design’s analysis and the information and ideas exchanged with representatives of the City of Portage. The contents of this report is based on Paradigm Design’s understanding of the City of Portage's needs and desires for Fire Station No. 2, as derived from programming questionnaire responses, and the information and comments offered by city representatives. Observations made of the existing fire station operation and potential neighboring sites for expansion and a new facility have also contributed to the information contained in the report. The report offers program data including program objectives, space needs, and square footage requirements; preliminary floor plans and site plans; and preliminary cost estimates for the options explored for Fire Station No. 2.


II. PROGRAM

Program data provides a foundation for preparing preliminary designs and preliminary cost estimates for a proposed facility. The program information contained in this study consists of program objectives and space programs. A. Program Objectives

Following is a list of program objectives or specific requirements desired and established by the City of Portage for Fire Station No. 2. Most of the objectives listed are typical of fire stations. Specific Facility Requirements: 1. The intent is to keep Fire Station No. 2 operational at its current location while

either renovating or renovating and expanding the existing facility, or constructing a new facility at the same location.

2. The facility shall accommodate both on-call and fulltime 24-hour firefighter staffing. Additionally, the facility shall accommodate a staffing of eight (8) per shift, which includes two (2) future EMS members.

3. The facility will contain the following essential spaces: a. Apparatus Room/ Bays:

i. Shall accommodate current apparatus consisting of one (1) engine, one

(1) small rescue vehicle, and one (1) technical rescue haul vehicle and trailer, and possible future apparatus consisting of one (1) ambulance and one (1) aerial apparatus.

ii. Shall have four (4) drive-through bays. iii. Typical bay width shall be a minimum 18-foot. iv. Bay door openings shall be minimum of 14’ x 14’ in size. v. Bays will include vehicle exhaust removal systems, compressed air and

power drop lines, and hot and cold water connections.

b. Hose Tower: Shall be connected to the Apparatus Room/ Bays. Hose Tower shall also be located in close proximity to the Workroom, where the department's hose repair and testing occur.

c. Hose Storage: Room/ space for storage of the department's hoses. Hoses are rolled and stored on fixed or mobile storage racks. Hose Storage shall be located in close proximity to the Hose Tower and the Workroom, where the department's hose repair and testing occur.

d. Workroom:

i. Shop area for repair and maintenance of firefighters’ equipment and vehicles including hose repair and testing for entire department.


ii. Room shall accommodate a workbench with vise and grinder; hand tool and parts storage; hose testing equipment; and an air compressor.

iii. Room shall be equipped with a service sink. iv. Workroom shall be directly connected to Apparatus Room/ Bays.

e. Gear/ Equipment Storage:

i. Gear Storage shall be a room/ area for storage of firefighters’ protective

gear, equipped with a minimum of twenty-two (22) well-ventilated gear lockers and sufficient floor area in front of each locker for easy access during calls. Gear Storage shall be directly connected to Apparatus Room/ Bays.

ii. Equipment Storage shall be a secured room for storage of apparatus and station maintenance supplies, spare personal protection equipment (PPE), and training props. Equipment Storage shall also store up to six (6) SCBA units, wall mounted with spare cylinders. Equipment Storage shall be directly connected to Apparatus Room/ Bays.

f. Gear Wash-down Shower: Shall be connected to the Apparatus Room/ Bays and located directly outside of the Laundry Room with soiled gear storage.

g. Laundry w/Soiled Gear Storage: Shall be connected to the Apparatus Room/ Bays and equipped with a personal protection equipment (PPE) washer and a clothes washer and dryer.

h. Medical Supply Room: Secured and climate controlled storage room for EMS medical equipment and supplies. Access to the supply room is typically restricted and controlled. Room shall be located in a highly visible area.

i. Liquid Storage: Storage room for foam stock (10 to 20, 5-gallon buckets); two (2) to three (3) 55-gallon drums of foam and tank additive; hazmat diking and absorbent pads; and a flammable liquids cabinet. Room shall be directly connected to Apparatus Room/ Bays.

j. Unisex Toilet: Shall be connected directly to the Apparatus Room/ Bays. While typically used by personnel, the toilet room may also need to accommodate the general public, e.g., during community events; therefore, the toilet room shall be accessible.

k. Duty Officer’s & Firefighters’ Office:

i. Shared office for Firefighters that will seat six (6) personnel at workstations with computers.

ii. Office shall accommodate filing cabinets for records. iii. Office shall be adjacent to the Apparatus Room/ Bays iv. Office shall have an interior borrowed lite to the Apparatus Room/ Bays

and exterior windows.

l. Entry Vestibule: Shall serve as public/ visitor entrance.


m. Lobby/ Waiting Area: Shall be located adjacent to the Entry Vestibule and accommodate seating for minimum of 3 individuals.

n. Unisex Toilet: Shall be in close proximity to the Lobby/ Waiting Area and accommodate the general public; therefore, the toilet room shall be accessible.

o. Copy/Supply/Records:

i. Shall be located in the administrative area of the building and in close proximity to the offices.

ii. The room shall accommodate a work counter with base and wall cabinets for storage of office supplies, and training and fire prevention materials and publications.

iii. The room shall also accommodate a fax machine and copier, along with filing cabinets.

p. Captain’s Office:

i. Private office shall be located in the administrative area of the building. ii. Office should accommodate an office workstation and filing cabinets for

records. iii. Office shall have exterior windows.

q. EMS’s Office:

i. Shared office that accommodates two (2) personnel. ii. Office shall be located in the administrative area of the building. iii. Office should accommodate two (2) office workstations and filing cabinets

for records. iv. Office shall have exterior windows.

r. Conference Room:

i. Conference Room shall be located in the administrative area of the

building. ii. Accommodate a maximum of ten (10) individuals and furnished with

tables, chairs, a "smart board", and audio/video conferencing equipment. iii. Conference Room shall serve multiple uses, i.e., in-house training, on-call

personnel briefing, and possibly future expanded office needs.

s. Dayroom/Kitchen: Dayroom/Kitchen shall accommodate a full kitchen, dining space, and living area for eight (8) personnel.

t. Firefighters’ Sleeping Quarters:

i. Sleeping Quarters for Firefighters shall accommodate six (6) individuals. Firefighters’ Sleeping Quarters shall be separated from the EMS’s Sleeping Quarters.

ii. Dorm room shall be partitioned into six (6) semi-private sleeping areas.


iii. Each sleeping area shall be furnished with a bed, nightstand with drawers, and a hanging closet.

u. EMS’s Sleeping Quarters:

i. Sleeping Quarters for EMS personnel shall accommodate two (2) individuals. EMS’s Sleeping Quarters shall be separated from the Firefighters’ Sleeping Quarters.

ii. Dorm room shall be partitioned into two (2) semi-private sleeping areas. iii. Each sleeping area shall be furnished with a bed, nightstand with

drawers, and a hanging closet.

v. Men’s Toilet/Shower/Locker Room: Shall contain a minimum of two (2) water closets, one (1) urinal, two (2) lavatories, two (2) shower stalls, and twenty (20) lockers.

w. Women’s Toilet/Shower/Locker Room: Shall contain a minimum of one (1) water closets, one (1) lavatories, one (1) shower stall, and eight (8) lockers.

x. Fitness/Exercise Room:

i. Room should accommodate cardio equipment, such as a treadmill and an elliptical machine along with free weights and a universal weight machine.

ii. Room should have rubber sports flooring and be well ventilated.

y. Janitor/Supply Room: Shall be centrally located within the building and accommodate a service sink and storage space for building supplies, e.g., cleaning solutions, toilet paper, paper towels, etc.

z. Mechanical/ Electrical Room: Shall be centrally located within the building, but positioned on exterior wall, preferably at the rear of the building.

4. The expanded and new building enclosure and structure shall be designated as an essential facility, and designed and constructed accordingly. Use of durable, high-grade materials for the building structure and exterior (e.g., masonry) shall occur.

5. Entrances and exterior doors shall be secure and equipped with a door control/ security access system.

6. Mechanical and electrical system objectives for both the renovation and expansion of the existing facility (Option B) and a new facility (Option C) include the following: a. Hose drying tower will be provided with ample ventilation and heat to decrease

drying time of hose. b. New emergency generator for total standalone capability. Build a life safety

transfer switch and electrical system, and rework the natural gas service for the generator.

c. Equip entire facility with a smoke detection, carbon monoxide detection, and fire alarm systems.

d. Equip entire facility with a controlled fire/ emergency alerting system.


7. Mechanical and electrical system objectives specific to the renovation and

expansion of the existing facility (Option B) include the following: a. Reuse existing air handler system with split air conditioning unit; modify and

rebalance distribution ductwork as necessary to accommodate new layout of revised areas.

b. Reuse existing heating boiler system; extend system with new pumped circuit to feed perimeter heat and cabinet heaters at entrance areas and high heat load areas. Boiler is relatively new and appears to be in good shape.

c. Provide new high efficiency residential gas fired furnace unit(s) with splits air conditioning units to serve the administrative office and living area addition.

d. Provide new energy recovery ventilator to provide fresh air to the administrative office and living area addition.

e. Reuse existing domestic water heater; modify and extend the domestic hot water distribution piping system to serve all new water fixtures. Water heater is fairly new and appears to be in good shape.

f. Rework existing gas service and relocate existing gas meter to accommodate south building addition. Rework and extend existing gas service to feed new gas furnaces and radiant tube heater.

g. Provide new gas fired radiant tube heater to serve the added Apparatus Bay. h. Provide new exhaust fans to handle minimum exhaust rate of 0.75 CFM/SF. i. Extend existing vehicle exhaust detection system to serve new Apparatus Bay. j. Extend existing vehicle source capture system to new Apparatus Bay and new

vehicle locations. Existing system exhaust fan to remain. k. Upgrade the electrical service for the expansion including replacement of the

panelboards. l. Upgrade all lighting to LED.

8. Mechanical and electrical system objectives specific to the new facility (Option C)

include the following: a. Provided by multiple high efficiency gas fired furnaces with split AC units

administrative office and living areas. Furnaces will have ECM multispeed blowers and outdoor units will be selected as SEER 16. Systems will be zoned to provide separate climate zones for sleeping, working and living spaces, with consideration to building orientation and envelope load taken. This system type will provide lowest first cost, lowest life cycle and maintenance cost, very good energy performance and adequate comfort zoning. Money saved on HVAC system type could be applied to better thermal insulation system in walls and roof to optimal energy payback. Note that geoexchange heat pump system was reviewed. For the proposed building type and size, there will not be a reasonable energy payback on the substantial increase in first cost when compared to a gas furnace system and today’s natural gas utility rates. It is recommended that the increased cost of a geoexchange system be applied to other building components such as better performing windows or wall insulation system.


b. Provide an energy recovery ventilator system for ventilation air to all administrative office and living area HVAC systems.

c. Provide boiler system for perimeter heat in areas with high envelope loss and to serve cabinet heaters in vestibule and entry areas. Boiler system could also serve in floor heat in various areas as well as limited areas of exterior snowmelt.

d. Domestic water heating system shall be via storage tank and double wall heat exchanger fed from boiler system (priority domestic).

e. Heating system shall be gas fired 2-stage radiant tube burners places throughout the space for even heat distribution.

f. Provide new vehicle source capture system consisting of roof mounted blower with spiral duct distribution system to various hose reel locations. Hose reels to be based on Nedermann 8” diameter heavy duty or equal. Hose reels to have microswitch to cycle fan operation when hose extended.

g. General exhaust shall be via a roof mounted dome style exhaust fan. h. Provide new air compressor and compressed air distribution system throughout

Apparatus Bays and work areas. i. LED lighting throughout the facility including the site. j. New electrical service.

9. The facility shall have separate staff and visitor parking; minimum (10) ten parking

spaces for staff and minimum (5) five parking spaces for visitors unless a greater number of total parking spaces are required by the zoning administrator and fire department.

10. Site features shall include:

a. Illuminated flagpoles for US, state, and city flags. b. Screened patio area that can accommodate 10 to 12 individuals and

equipped with a natural gas grill. c. New or relocated radio tower. d. Dumpster enclosure behind station.

B. Space Program Criteria

1. The space program is an itemized square footage analysis of each space and the

overall building. A space program based on spatial requirements is set forth in the report. The program will help in the development of a preliminary design layout. The estimated building area needed for the City of Portage’s proposed Fire Station No. 2 renovation, renovation and expansion, or new building is approximately 14,100 square feet. Refer to the following Basic Space Program for room and area breakdowns.

2. The space program itemizes the projected square footage requirements for the facility. a. Space Program Headings:

(1) Room Description - listing of all assigned spaces.


(2) Dimension - the suggested size of each described space. (3) Square Foot - the net square feet for each described space.

b. Area Summary: Summarizes the projected square footage requirements for the department or area. (1) Net Assignable Area - the sum of all assigned spaces, measured to inside

face of walls.

(2) Circulation/Mechanical Area - that portion of the gross area, which is required for physical access, such as corridors and mechanical space.

(3) Construction Area - that portion of the gross area, which contains structural features of the building, such as exterior walls and interior partitions.

(4) Gross Area - the sum of all floor areas included within the outside faces of exterior walls.


C. BASIC SPACE PROGRAM Room Description Dimension Square Foot Comments Apparatus Room/ Bays 82’- 0” x 86’- 0” 7,052 s.f. Four drive-through bays

w/turnout gear lockers Hose Tower 12’- 0” x 12’- 0” 144 s.f. Connected to Apparatus Room Hose Storage 10’- 0” x 12’- 0” 120 s.f. Connected to Apparatus Room Workroom 12’- 0” x 18’- 0” 216 s.f. Connected to Apparatus Room Gear/ Equipment Storage 12’- 0” x 18’- 0” 216 s.f. Connected to Apparatus Room Gear Wash-down Shower 5’- 0” x 6’- 0” 30 s.f. Connected to Apparatus Room Laundry w/Soiled Gear Storage 10’- 0” x 16’- 0” 160 s.f. Connected to Apparatus Room Medical Supply Room 8’- 0” x 8’- 0” 64 s.f. Connected to Apparatus Room Liquid Storage 8’- 0” x 8’- 0” 64 s.f. Connected to Apparatus Room Unisex Toilet 8’- 0” x 8’- 0” 64 s.f. Connected to Apparatus Room Duty Officer’s & Firefighters’ Office (Shared)

12’- 0” x 18’- 0” 216 s.f. Adjacent to Apparatus Room; accommodate 6 individuals

Entry Vestibule 8’- 0” x 8’- 0” 64 s.f. Lobby/ Waiting Area 8’- 0” x 8’- 0” 64 s.f. Seating for 3 individuals Unisex Toilet 8’- 0” x 8’- 0” 64 s.f. Connected to Lobby/ Waiting

Area Copy/Supply/Records 10’- 0” x 12’- 0” 120 s.f. Adjacent to office area Captain’s Office 12’- 0” x 12’- 0” 144 s.f. EMS’s Office 12’- 0” x 12’- 0” 144 s.f. Conference Room 12’- 0” x 16’- 0” 192 s.f. Seating for 10 individuals Dayroom/Kitchen 26’- 0” x 26’- 0” 676 s.f. Accommodate 8 individuals Firefighters’ Sleeping Quarters 20’- 0” x 24’- 0” 480 s.f. Accommodate 6 individuals EMS’s Sleeping Quarters 12’- 0” x 16’- 0” 192 s.f. Accommodate 2 individuals Men’s Toilet/Shower/Locker Room 16’- 0” x 24’- 0” 384 s.f. 20 lockers and 2 shower stalls Women’s Toilet/Shower/Locker Room

12’- 0” x 16’- 0” 192 s.f. 8 lockers and 1 shower stall

Fitness/Exercise Room 14’- 0” x 14’- 0” 196 s.f.


Room Description Dimension Square Foot Comments Janitor/Supply Room 8’- 0” x 8’- 0” 64 s.f.

Net Square Footage Total 11,322 s.f.

Building Summary

Area Description Square Foot Total Percent of Total Net Assignable Area 11,300 s.f. 80% Circulation/Mechanical Area 1,400 s.f. 10% Construction Area 1,400 s.f. 10% Gross Area 14,100 s.f. 100%

Note that all building summary square footage is rounded off to the nearest 100 square feet.


III. PRELIMINARY DESIGNS

A. Existing Building Renovation – Option A

The resulting programming analysis currently indicates space needs of approximately 11,322 net square feet, which calculates to a gross area of approximately 14,100 square feet. The space needs is almost twice the square footage of the existing Fire Station No. 2 facility at 7,236 square feet; therefore, renovation and/or reconfiguration of the existing facility alone, without a building expansion, will not accommodate the current and future needs of the Fire Department’s operation. The following Existing Floor Plan – Option A drawing, Existing Space Data – Option A, and Existing Site Layout – Option A are still offered for informational use and possible comparison with the other options presented in the report.

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EXISTING BUILDING SPACE DATA – OPTION A Room Description Dimension Square Foot Comments Apparatus Room/ Bays 54’- 8” +/- x 76’- 8” 4,241 s.f. Three drive-through bays Hose Tower 9’- 0” x 6’- 0” 54 s.f. Connected to Apparatus Room Workroom 9’- 4” x 14’- 4” 134 s.f. Connected to Apparatus Room Turnout Gear/ Storage 13’- 4” x 7’- 4” 98 s.f. Connected to Apparatus Room Sleeping Quarters/ Exercise 19’- 4” x 21’- 4” 413 s.f. Accommodates 3 individuals Mechanical/ Electrical Room 9’- 0” x 21’- 4” 192 s.f. Locker/ Shower Room 7’- 0” +/- x 18’- 0” 125 s.f. 10 lockers & 1 shower stall Toilet Room 10’- 8” +/- x 12’- 0” 128 s.f. 2 water closets, 2 urinals,

& 2 lavatories Private Sleeping/ Study 11’- 8” x 11’- 4” 133 s.f. Accommodates 1 individual Firefighters’ Office 7’- 8” x 12’- 0” 84 s.f. Duty Officer’s Office/ Vestibule 10’- 2” +/- x 12’- 4” 125 s.f. Unisex Toilet Room 4’- 8” x 6’- 4” 30 s.f. Dayroom/ Dinning 25’- 0” x 16’- 0” 400 s.f. Kitchen 11’- 8” x 12’- 0” 140 s.f. Closet 4’- 4” x 3’- 8” 16 s.f.


Building Summary

Area Description Square Foot Total Percent of Total Net Assignable Area 6,313 s.f. 87% Circulation Area 335 s.f. 5% Construction Area 588 s.f. 8% Gross Area 7,236 s.f. 100%

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B. Building Renovation & Expansion – Option B

Building Renovation & Expansion – Option B comprises construction of an added new drive-through apparatus bay at the south side of the existing building and renovation of the existing three (3) bay apparatus area. The building addition to the south also includes select new support spaces for a total of approximately 2,616 square feet. Option B also comprises expansion of the administrative office and living area functions within an approximate 2,728 square foot building addition to the north and west of the existing office/ living/ support area. Finally, total renovation and reconfiguration of the existing 2,873 square foot office/ living/ support area of the building would occur as part of the option. Option B requires acquiring the adjacent property (6117 Oakland Drive) to the south and demolition of the existing house, garage, and storage structures. The option also requires relocation of the existing storm sewer line serving Oakland Drive that currently passes through the site immediately south of the existing building to the retention pond to the east. The intent is to keep Fire Station No. 2 operational during the renovation and expansion of the existing facility. With phasing, the proposed preliminary layout should keep the station operational during construction. The following outlines the possible phasing: Demolish existing house, garage, and storage structures on parcel to the south

(6117 Oakland Drive). Relocate existing storm sewer line to the south. Construct added new drive-through apparatus bay and support spaces at the

south side of the existing building including the new staff parking area and expanded apparatus drive.

Concurrently, construct the building addition to the north and west including the visitor parking area.

Once the south building addition is completed, relocate the support and storage functions to the new spaces, so that demolition of the existing spaces can occur.

Additionally, after the new apparatus bay is constructed and occupied, renovate the existing Apparatus Room/ Bays, one or two bays at a time until completed.

Construct a temporary corridor through the existing building from the new living area to the Apparatus Room/ Bays.

Once the new living area spaces are substantially completed, temporarily relocate the existing sleeping quarters and exercise, so that demolition and construction of the new mechanical/ electrical room can occur.

Relocate administrative office and living area functions to the new spaces as they become completed and accessible.

Concurrently, demolish existing office/ living/ support area and construct new remaining spaces while maintaining access from the new living area to the Apparatus Room/ Bays.

The program data and comments received from the City of Portage was the basis for the following preliminary floor plan. A square footage analysis for the preliminary floor plan and a preliminary site plan follows the drawing.

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FLOOR PLAN -OPTION B


SPACE PROGRAM – RENOVATION & EXPANSION – OPTION B Room Description Dimension Square Foot Comments Apparatus Room/ Bays 54’- 8” +/- x 76’- 8” 4,207 s.f. Three drive-through bays Apparatus Room/Bay 20’- 4” x 76’- 8” 1,559 s.f. Added single drive-through bay Hose Tower 12’- 0” x 12’- 0” 144 s.f. Connected to Apparatus Room Hose Storage 12’- 0” x 12’- 0” 144 s.f. Connected to Apparatus Room Workroom 12’- 0” x 18’- 0” 216 s.f. Connected to Apparatus Room Gear Storage 17’- 4” x 12’- 0” 208 s.f. Connected to Apparatus

Room; 22 gear lockers Equipment Storage 12’- 0” x 18’- 0” 216 s.f. Connected to Apparatus Room Gear Wash-down Shower 5’- 0” x 6’- 0” 30 s.f. Connected to Apparatus Room Laundry w/Soiled Gear Storage 12’- 0” x 17’- 8” 179 s.f. Connected to Apparatus Room Medical Supply Room 7’- 4” x 7’- 4” 54 s.f. Connected to Apparatus Room Liquid Storage 4’- 8” x 17’- 8” 82 s.f. Connected to Apparatus Room Unisex Toilet 7’- 4” x 7’- 4” 54 s.f. Connected to Apparatus Room Duty Officer’s & Firefighters’ Office (Shared)


Entry Vestibule 8’- 0” x 8’- 0” 64 s.f. Waiting Area 13’- 6” x 6’- 10” 92 s.f. Seating for 3 individuals Copy/Supply/Records 11’- 8” x 10’- 5” 122 s.f. Adjacent to office area Captain’s Office 12’- 0” x 12’- 0” 147 s.f. EMS’s Office 12’- 0” x 12’- 0” 144 s.f. Conference Room 16’- 1” x 12’- 0” 214 s.f. Seating for 10 individuals Unisex Toilet 8’- 7” x 6’- 0” 52 s.f. Connected to Waiting Area Dayroom/Kitchen/Dining 26’- 0” x 26’- 0” 676 s.f. Accommodate 8 individuals Firefighters’ Sleeping Quarters 26’- 0” x 19’- 10” 516 s.f. Accommodate 6 individuals EMS’s Sleeping Quarters 12’- 0” x 15’- 7” 187 s.f. Accommodate 2 individuals Men’s Toilet/Shower/Locker Room

26’- 0” x 16’- 4” 425 s.f. 29 lockers and 2 shower stalls


Room Description Dimension Square Foot Comments Women’s Toilet/Shower/Locker Room


Fitness/Exercise Room 13’- 0” x 15’- 7” 203 s.f. Janitor/Supply Room 8’- 0” x 8’- 0” 64 s.f.


Building Summary

Area Description Square Foot Total Percent of Total Net Assignable Area 10,474 s.f. 83% Circulation Area 621 s.f. 5% Mechanical Area 305 s.f. 2% Construction Area 1,296 s.f. 10% Gross Area 12,696 s.f. 100%

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C. New Building – Option C

New Building – Option C comprises construction of an approximate 14,101 square foot new building consisting of four (4) drive-through apparatus bays and an approximate 6,580 square feet of office/ living/ support space. Option C requires acquiring the adjacent property (6033 Oakland Drive) to the north; demolition of the existing fire station building; construction of a new access drive on Oakland Drive, and relocation of one apparatus drive traffic signal. New fire station building should be positioned on the site, so that the Apparatus Bays are parallel to Oakland Drive, which allows for equal response time for both directions. Additionally, future expansion of the Apparatus Room/ Bays may want to be considered in the final design of the new building and site. The program data and comments received from the City of Portage was the basis for the following preliminary floor plan. A square footage analysis for the preliminary floor plan and a preliminary site plan follows the drawing.

161'-8"

5' X 6'GEARSHOWER

12' X 16'LAUNDRY/SOILEDGEAR STORAGE

10'-6" X 12'-3"COPY/SUPPLY/RECORDS

8' X 8'ENTRYVESTIBULE

16'-2" X 12'-1"CONFERENCE ROOM

29'-9" X 24'-9"DAYROOM/KITCHEN/DINING

16'-3" X 24'-9"MEN'S TOILET/SHOWER/LOCKER ROOM

24' X 19'-10"SLEEPINGQUARTERS

10' X 8'JANITOR/SUPPLY ROOM

12' X 12'HOSE TOWER

12' X 12'HOSE STORAGE

18' X 12'WORKROOM

18' X 12'GEAR STORAGE

8' X 12'-3"MEDICALSUPPLY ROOM

7'-4" X 8'LIQUIDSTORAGE


18'-3" X 12'-1"DUTY OFFICER'S& FIREFIGHTERS' OFFICE

7'-11" X 4'-9"WAITING


12' X 12'-1"CAPTAIN'SOFFICE

12' X 12'-1"EMS'SOFFICE

12' X 16'-6"EMS'S SLEEPINGQUARTERS 12'-3" X 16'-6"

WOMEN'S TOILET/SHOWER/LOCKER ROOM

17'-6" X 14'-3"FITNESS/EXERCISE ROOM

19'-2" X 29'-8"MECHANICAL/ELECTRICAL ROOM

18' X 12'EQUIPMENT STORAGE

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PRELIMINARY FLOOR PLANNEW BUILDING - OPTION C

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14,101 SQ. FT.

82' X 86'APPARATUS

ACCESS LADDERW/ CAGE

CATWALKABOVE

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EXTRACTORDRYER W

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FLOOR PLAN -OPTION C


SPACE PROGRAM – NEW BUILDING – OPTION C Room Description Dimension Square Foot Comments Apparatus Room/ Bays 82’- 0” x 86’- 0” 7,070 s.f. Four drive-through bays Hose Tower 12’- 0” x 12’- 0” 144 s.f. Connected to Apparatus Room Hose Storage 12’- 0” x 12’- 0” 144 s.f. Connected to Apparatus Room Workroom 18’- 0” x 12’- 0” 216 s.f. Connected to Apparatus Room Gear Storage 18’- 0” x 12’- 0” 216 s.f. Connected to Apparatus

Room; 23 gear lockers Equipment Storage 18’- 0” x 12’- 0” 216 s.f. Connected to Apparatus Room Gear Wash-down Shower 5’- 0” x 6’- 0” 30 s.f. Connected to Apparatus Room Laundry w/Soiled Gear Storage 12’- 0” x 16’- 0” 159 s.f. Connected to Apparatus Room Medical Supply Room 8’- 0” x 12’- 3” 98 s.f. Connected to Apparatus Room Liquid Storage 7’- 4” x 8’- 0” 59 s.f. Connected to Apparatus Room Unisex Toilet 7’- 4” x 7’- 4” 54 s.f. Connected to Apparatus Room Duty Officer’s & Firefighters’ Office (Shared)


Entry Vestibule 8’- 0” x 8’- 0” 64 s.f. Waiting Area 7’- 11” x 4’- 9” 38 s.f. Seating for 3 individuals Unisex Toilet 7’- 6” x 7’- 6” 56 s.f. Connected to Waiting Area Copy/Supply/Records 10’- 6” x 12’- 3” 129 s.f. Adjacent to office area Captain’s Office 12’- 0” x 12’- 1” 145 s.f. EMS’s Office 12’- 0” x 12’- 1” 145 s.f. Conference Room 16’- 2” x 12’- 1” 195 s.f. Seating for 6 to 8 individuals Dayroom/Kitchen/Dining 29’- 9” x 26’- 9” 736 s.f. Accommodate 8 individuals Firefighters’ Sleeping Quarters 24’- 0” x 19’- 10” 476 s.f. Accommodate 6 individuals EMS’s Sleeping Quarters 12’- 0” x 16’- 6” 198 s.f. Accommodate 2 individuals Men’s Toilet/Shower/Locker Room 16’- 3” x 24’- 9” 402 s.f. 27 lockers and 2 shower stalls Women’s Toilet/Shower/Locker Room



Room Description Dimension Square Foot Comments Fitness/Exercise Room 17’- 6” x 14’- 3” 249 s.f. Janitor/Supply Room 10’- 0” x 8’- 0” 80 s.f.


Building Summary

Area Description Square Foot Total Percent of Total Net Assignable Area 11,740 s.f. 83% Circulation Area 736 s.f. 5% Mechanical Area 415 s.f. 3% Construction Area 1,210 s.f. 9% Gross Area 14,101 s.f. 100%

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IV. PRELIMINARY COST ESTIMATES

A. A detailed cost estimate cannot be determined based on preliminary program data.

Preparation of a detailed cost estimate for the construction of a building including site improvements typically occurs after the design development phase of a project. However, until the City of Portage proceeds with the design of Fire Station No. 2, the preliminary cost estimates contained in the report are offered to assist the city in its decision-making and establishment of a project budget. The City of Portage should recognize that the actual or true cost of a building and site improvements are only known when the project is bid and construction is complete. Following are preliminary cost estimates for the proposed renovation and expansion (Option B), and new building (Option C) for Fire Station No. 2 as outlined in the programs contained in the report. Note that historical construction cost data from completed fire station projects and buildings of similar construction are the basis of the estimated costs offered.


B. RENOVATION & EXPANSION – OPTION B – PRELIMINARY COST ESTIMATES

Description Square Feet

$ per SF Total

Building Construction Apparatus (New) 1,725 sf $96.80 $166,980.00 Apparatus (Existing) 4,479 sf $48.40 $216,784.00 Office/ Living/ Support Areas (New) 3,194 sf $145.20 $463,769.00 Office/ Living/ Support Areas (Existing) 2,576 sf $100.00 $257,600.00 Toilet/ Shower/ Locker Areas 722 sf $198.00 $142,956.00 12,696 sf $98.31 $1,248,089.00 Site Work Clear & Grub Site $14,500.00 Excavation & Grading $63,950.00 Concrete, Asphalt, Structures $99,700.00 Site Utilities $52,950.00 Site Fixtures, Landscape, Signage $25,300.00 $256,400.00 Miscellaneous Work House Demolition $11,350.00 Storm Sewer Relocation $106,900.00 Subtotal: $1,622,739.00 Contingency (15%) $243,411.00 Subtotal: $1,866,150.00 Other Costs Construction performance and payment bonds (2.5%) $46,654.00 ALTA/ topographical survey $7,500.00 Geotechnical investigation (soil borings) services $4,650.00 Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) $2,500.00 Architectural and engineering services including project

reimbursable expenses (8%) $149,292.00

Owner's builder’s risk insurance (0.64%) $11,943.00 Construction special inspection and testing $7,500.00 Furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) allowance $150,000.00 Fees paid to jurisdictions having control over project

(0.5%) $9,331.00

Subtotal: $389,370.00 Property Cost (property to the south (6117 Oakland Drive)) $150,000.00 Total: $2,405,520.00

Note that preliminary cost estimates excludes fees and costs for title work and closing costs; legal costs; property splits or consolidations; easement documentation; environmental studies or wetland evaluation, identification, delineation, mitigation, or permitting; traffic impact studies; design, engineering and construction of off-site utility improvements and extensions; public road improvements, widening and turn lanes; and water and sewer connection charges.


C. NEW BUILDING – OPTION C – PRELIMINARY COST ESTIMATES

Description Square Feet

$ per SF Total

Building Construction Apparatus 7,521 sf $96.80 $728,033.00 Office/ Living/ Support Areas 5,866 sf $145.20 $851,743.00 Toilet/ Shower/ Locker Areas 714 sf $198.00 $141,372.00 14,101 sf $122.06 $1,721,148.00 Site Work Clear & Grub Site $24,475.00 Excavation & Grading $94,500.00 Concrete, Asphalt, Structures $170,500.00 Site Utilities $70,000.00 Site Fixtures, Landscape, Signage $50,600.00 $410,075.00 Miscellaneous Work Building Demolition $46,245.00 Signal Relocation $86,700.00 Subtotal: $2,264,168.00 Contingency (15%) $339,625.00 Subtotal: $2,603,793.00 Other Costs Construction performance and payment bonds (2.5%) $65,095.00 ALTA/ topographical survey $7,500.00 Geotechnical investigation (soil borings) services $4,650.00 Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) $2,500.00 Architectural and engineering services including project

reimbursable expenses (7%) $182,266.00

Owner's builder’s risk insurance (0.64%) $16,664.00 Construction special inspection and testing $7,500.00 Furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) allowance $150,000.00 Fees paid to jurisdictions having control over project

(0.5%) $13,019.00

Subtotal: $449,194.00 Property Cost (property to the north (6033 Oakland Drive)) $125,000.00 Total: $3,177,987.00

Note that preliminary cost estimates excludes fees and costs for title work and closing costs; legal costs; property splits or consolidations; easement documentation; environmental studies or wetland evaluation, identification, delineation, mitigation, or permitting; traffic impact studies; design, engineering and construction of off-site utility improvements and extensions; public road improvements, widening and turn lanes; and water and sewer connection charges.


V. APPENDIX

A. Facility Programming Questionnaire Summary

Attached is a copy of the “Facility Programming Questionnaire Summary” for the City of Portage Fire Station No. 2 Feasibility Study.

November 18, 2015 Facility Programming Questionnaire Summary City of Portage Project No. 1508113 1 Fire Station No. 2

CITY OF PORTAGE FIRE STATION NO. 2 6101 Oakland Drive Portage, Michigan

FACILITY PROGRAMMING QUESTIONNAIRE SUMMARY

The following is a summary of the responses and information received through the “Facility Programming Questionnaire” about the City of Portage’s current Fire Station No. 2 and their desire to potentially renovate or renovate and expand the existing facility, and possibly construct a new fire station facility on adjacent property. 1. Describe any major deficiencies with the current fire station:

Response: Limited apparatus bay space to accommodate various apparatus. An additional

drive through apparatus bay is needed. Lacks adequate space to accommodate diverse population and job functions. Insufficient living quarters and inefficient layout. Inadequate shower and locker room facilities including lack of female

accommodations. Lack of dedicated fitness/exercise space. Insufficient equipment and turnout gear storage. Insufficient workroom and hose tower space for hose testing and maintenance along

with lack of adequate space for hose storage. Building lacks basic life safety components, e.g., fire alarm and fire protection

systems. Moisture intrusion of the building shell resulting in mold issues. Building is not energy efficient. Lack of adequate ventilation and environment control systems. Lack of a defined visitor’s entrance. Parking restricts apparatus maneuvering at south apparatus bay. Limited visibility of northbound traffic on Oakland Drive.

2. Should Fire Station No. 2 accommodate on-call or fulltime 24-hour firefighter staffing?

Response: Both on-call and fulltime firefighter staff.

3. Apparatus Room/Bays Please list existing apparatus that will remain at the fire station:

Response: One (1) engine, one (1) small rescue vehicle, and one (1) technical rescue haul vehicle and trailer.

Please list possible future apparatus anticipate for the fire station:

Response: Ambulance and aerial apparatus.


Number of apparatus bays desired?

Response: Generally, four (4) drive through apparatus bays, but as many as five (5) bays.

Describe desired arrangement of equipment in the apparatus bays:

Response: Generally, the rescue vehicle located in the apparatus bay nearest the living quarters’, followed by the engine in the next bay, and then the technical rescue haul vehicle and trailer located in the following bay. Finally, the ambulance located in the last, added fourth apparatus bay. One variation is to locate the technical rescue haul vehicle and trailer in the farthest apparatus bay from the living quarters, behind the ambulance. Another variation is to locate the ambulance in the apparatus bay nearest the living quarters, behind the rescue vehicle, but facing the opposite direction.

Is the drive through design still preferably for all apparatus bays?

Response: Seven (7) affirmative responses and one (1) no response.

Number of lockers on apparatus floor for turnout gear including future locker needs shall be:

Response: From 10 to 30 turnout gear lockers. The mean number of lockers based on the responses is 22.

4. Describe Workroom requirements:

Response: Shop area for maintenance of equipment, vehicles, and hoses. Room shall accommodate a workbench; hand tool, parts and supply storage; an air compressor; and a service sink. Workroom should be directly connected to apparatus bays.

5. Describe Hazmat requirements:

Response: Storage for foam stock (10 to 20, 5-gallon buckets); two (2) to three (3) 55-gallon drums of foam and tank additive; diking and absorbent pads; and a flammable liquids cabinet.

6. Describe SCBA requirements:

Response: Storage for three (3) to six (6) SCBA units, wall mounted in secure area with other training props and cylinders.

7. Should the new Fire Station No. 2 have a hose tower?

Response: Unanimously yes.


8. Describe Equipment Storage needs:

Response: Storage areas for apparatus and station maintenance supplies; hose storage racks and hose testing equipment; spare personal protection equipment; EMS supplies; and training props.

9. Administrative Offices Describe any office needs for the Duty Officers and Firefighters/First Responders:

Response: Designated Captain’s Office. Office for EMS that accommodates two (2) personnel. Shared office for Firefighters that will seat three (3) to six (6) personnel at computer

workstations. Office needs for a new Lieutenant and Police personnel also indicated. Offices should accommodate a desk, files, computers, fax machine, and copier. Offices should have windows.

Describe records and office supply storage needs including storage for public education and fire prevention materials:

Response: Storage space for office supplies and records including space for numerous filing cabinets (approximately six (6) filing cabinets). Additionally, storage space for training and fire prevention materials.

Should the space planning take into consideration any future additional staff and its space needs?

Response: Unanimously yes.

If yes, identify the position(s) and space needs:

Responses: Future additional staff may include a Fire Captain, Lieutenant, Engine Operator, Firefighters, Rescue Captain, Rescuer/Ambulance Paramedic, and Ambulance EMTs. Space needs for the future additional staff include office and living space for two (2) future EMS personnel (two (2) personnel per shift) and added Firefighters.

10. Should Fire Station No. 2 have a lobby/reception area?

Response: Five (5) affirmative responses and four (4) no responses.

If yes, will there be seating in the lobby for waiting?

Response: Three (3) affirmative responses and five (5) no responses.


What should be the seating capacity?

Response: Seating capacity should be between 2 to 5 individuals. The mean number of seats based on the affirmative responses is 3.

11. Training/Classroom

Will the expanded or new Fire Station No. 2 facility require a training/classroom?

Response: Three (3) affirmative responses and six (6) no responses.

If yes, describe the training/classroom requirements including the number of occupants it should accommodate:

Response: Based on the affirmative responses the training/classroom should accommodate and include the following: Accommodate between six (6) to sixty (60) individuals. Accommodate training for both police and fire personnel including on-duty and on-

call Firefighters. Space should have video conferencing capability.

Will training/classroom space be used for fire prevention, public education or other functions?

Response: Four (4) affirmative responses and two (2) no responses.

12. Conference Room Will the expanded or new Fire Station No. 2 facility require a smaller conference room?

Response: Two (2) affirmative responses and seven (7) no responses.

If yes, describe the conference room requirements including the number of occupants it should accommodate:

Response: Based on the affirmative responses the smaller conference room should accommodate and include the following: Accommodate a maximum of ten (10) individuals. Multiuse conference room for in-house training and on-call personnel briefing. Furnish with tables, chairs, and a "smart board".

13. Living Quarters

The number of firefighters the Dayroom should accommodate shall be:

Response: The Dayroom should accommodate between 6 to 12 individuals. The mean number of individuals based on the responses is 8 to 9.


The number of firefighters the Sleeping Quarters should accommodate shall be:

Response: The Sleeping Quarters should accommodate between 6 to 12 individuals. The mean number of individuals based on the responses is 8 to 9.

Describe the Living Quarter’s requirements:

Response: Large kitchen, living room, and dining area. Smaller "living room" (quiet room). Individual living spaces (dorms) with a small TV monitor in each space and personal

paging for the alerting system, which would be connected to the lighting. Two room facility for firefighters (male and female). Captain’s bunkroom. Separate facilities for EMS transport. Two (2) separate group style dorm settings. Open floor plan with sleeping quarters for one (1) to two (2) people per room. Separate dining area from the dayroom. Room for ambulance crews to work and sleep. Living quarters located on a second floor. Workout room to accommodate 12 people. Smart TV, which can be used for training and remote audio/video conferencing. Adequate HVAC system. Life safety systems (i.e., fire sprinkler system and fire alarm system) along with two

(2) means of egress.

14. Locker Room and Showers Should there be separate men’s and women’s locker rooms?

Response: Six (6) affirmative responses and two (2) no responses.

Should there be separate men’s and women’s shower facilities?


15. Should the expanded or new Fire Station No. 2 facility have a fitness/exercise room?

Response: Eight (8) affirmative responses.

16. What is the desired degree of standalone capability for the new Fire Station No. 2 facility, e.g., emergency generator?

Response: An independent emergency generator for total standalone capability.

17. Will there be a radio tower on site?

Response: Five (5) affirmative responses and one (1) no response.


If yes, describe the proposed radio tower, e.g., tower height, type of tower, etc.:

Response: Similar tower with same radio capabilities to a tower and radio that is similar to Fire

Station No. 1. Radio tower serves as a repeater.

18. Parking:

The number of parking spaces needed for firefighters shall be:

Response: From 8 to 16 parking spaces. The mean number of personnel parking spaces based on the responses is 10.

The number of parking spaces needed for visitors shall be:

Response: From 2 to 6 parking spaces. The mean number of visitor parking spaces based on the responses is 5.

Should staff and visitor parking be separated?


19. Describe any other requirements for the site, e.g., patio area for staff; fenced enclosure for trash dumpster; flagpoles; etc.:

Response: Flagpoles (illuminated) for US, state, and city flags. Screened patio area that can accommodate 10 to 12 individuals and equipped with a

natural gas grill, lighting, and controlled alerting system. Seating area at front of station. Dumpster enclosure behind station. Site sign with programmable message display for public service messages, severe

weather advisories, and Amber Alerts. Basketball hoop.

20. Additional Space Needs and Program Requirements:

Response: New fire station design should reflect a traditional “firehouse”. New fire station building should be positioned on the site, so that the Apparatus Bays

are parallel to Oakland Drive, which allows for equal response time for both directions.

Minimize travel distance from living, office, and support areas to apparatus bays. Provide 100 foot inside clear bays with 14 foot wide doors and 4 foot between doors.


Provide a permanent structure for hose storage along with a separate room for hose testing materials.

Provide separate space for aerobic activities. The room should accommodate such cardio equipment as a treadmill and an elliptical machine along with free weights and a universal weight machine. The room should have rubber sports flooring and be well ventilated.

Provide laundry facilities with a personal protection equipment (PPE) washer and a washer and dryer for clothes.

Provide space for vending machine. Provide climate controlled storage space for EMS medical equipment and supplies.

Additionally, separate the storage from the Apparatus Bays. Provide storage space for building supplies, e.g., cleaning solutions, toilet paper,

paper towels, etc. Provide ceiling fans for sleeping quarters and and seating areas. Fire station to be used as a backup dispatch center. Provide secured space for radio, computer, and phone equipment. Minimize carpet floor finishes. Provide ground and polished (stained) concrete floor

finish at high traffic areas. Provide a DirectTV satellite dish instead of cable.

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