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10Security Strategies and Features in Shelter Facilities, http://www.endvawnow.org/en/articles/1412- se cu rite-strategies-and-featu res-in-shelter-faci I ities. htm I 11The Cost of Homelessness in Orange County, CA, https://www.unitedwayoc.org/wp- co ntent/uploads/2017/03/Ora ng a -Co unty-Cost-Stud y-Hom el es s -Executive -Sum m ary. pdf The fifth potential Jail reuse feasibility option the consultant team analyzed focused on a scenario which involves renovating and reusing the City's Jail building as converted new data center. The work for this option is located mainly in the third and fourth floor housing units as they are best suited for the high ceilings and climate controlled environment modifications required for data center functions. The building construction modifications will require (1) extensive HVAC to handle the excessive heat generated by the equipment, (2) raised access floor system, (3) pre -emergent fire sprinkler systems, and (4) power and signal upgrades. The Vanir firm is an expert in the construction management field and has worked with clients such as Microsoft to construct state of the art data centers around the country. In 2017, our team of consultants reported that the Santa Ana Jail is in "very good to excellent condition" after inspection and analysis of each of its functional use areas and systems. For this feasibility analysis, the consultants utilized that information and the firm's data center construction management experience to prepare a comprehensive look at the overall design, layout, equipment, and functionality required for a typical data center so that the viability of a remodel for this type of facility could be evaluated. It is important to note that the assessment speaks only to the potential of the Jail facility itself, and not the day to day operations of a data center housed within it. Should the City elect to move forward with the data center option, they should work closely with a qualified data center design team for an in-depth report that is much more detailed than that provided here. Officials should also work to develop and establish operational policies and procedures that will better define overhead costs and expenses. The information below is provided solely as talking points for the City's initial review. Santa Ana City Jail Reuse Feasibility Study i I � Reuse Option Scenario Commercial Data Center Use Analysis and Assessment. The assessment information and supporting data which the consultant team developed is summarized and highlighted in the following analysis: Operational Information, Fiscal Analysis and Advantages /Disadvantages Considerations A. Description of Jail Reuse Option: This feasibility option would involve renovating and reusing the City's Jail building as a converted new commercial data center. The work for this option is located mainly in the third and fourth floor housing units as they are best suited for the high ceilings and climate controlled environment modifications required for data center functions. The building construction modifications will require (1) extensive HVAC to handle the excessive heat generated by the equipment, (2) raised access floor system, (3) pre -emergent fire sprinkler systems, and (4) power and signal upgrades. 115 65A-122