Discussion and possible action on any and all matters regarding budget transfer to complete safety improvements at the Price Center Building.  (Jorge Perez, Assistant Director of Public Works)

City Administration, along with Risk Management and other City departments that are users of the price center building, came together to identify needed improvements on the south side of the building to address safety concerns. Building safety and the Fire Inspector conducted routine inspections and produced recommendations that will enhance the building and allow City departments a better use of the facility. At the same time, the City contracted Sternco Engineers to conduct an assessment and produce design plans to provide electric power to the facility to provide proper lighting and power needed for other uses, such as a fire alarm system. 

Staff is recommending completing the following tasks before the end of the fiscal year: installing a second layer of drywall on the north side of the facility, installing a fire alarm system, demolishing the existing interior walls on the southwest corner of the building, and completing the electrical engineering design. In order to accomplish these tasks/goals, staff requested quotes for such tasks and, pending a budget transfer, Sternco Engineers, Maya's Construction, DWD Construction, and AZ Fire Systems are ready to complete these tasks. 

Staff is seeking council approval of a budget transfer of capacity, as these items were not budgeted. Budget transfer is being requested in the amount of $35,000.00 from wastewater account 310-311-90015, Capital Outlay to account 802-820-70020 Building Maintenance/Repairs.