Item 21 - Restroom Building at the Centennial Park Police Dept. Training Facility

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Police Department vehicle collisions in 2020 dropped 33% when compared to 2019. Additionally, at-fault crashes dropped 44% during the same period. In 2018, the Police Department assessed its training program and identified improvements. First and foremost, the Division implemented scenario-based situational training involving role players. The Division also determined that students are more engaged when the instructors divide the students into smaller groups and rotate students from scenario to scenario. Training topics undertaken in this manner include interpersonal communications, critical incident response, scene supervision, arrest and control techniques, and tactical repositioning. The Training Division presents the above curriculum in support of the Department's de-escalation strategy. The Department's focus on this type of training resulted in a 14% reduction in the use of force, a 22% reduction in community member injuries, and a 26% reduction in officer injuries between 2019 and 2020. As the statistics show, conducting training in this manner is hugely influential but requires significant space to prevent interference from one situation to another. Facility Improvement Needs The Centennial Park Training facility is an important training location for several stakeholders; however, the facilities have aged and present safety concerns. The Police Department Training Division has taken steps to improve the classroom and restroom bungalows. Improvements include repainting the structures, shoring the ramps required for ADA access, and replacing student chairs and desks. The Training Division conducted the improvements above without incurring additional costs to the City or Department. The area of remaining concern is the restroom bungalow. It has sustained weather-related damage, which resulted in roof leaks degrading the floor structure. While the Police Department took steps to repair the roof and flooring, it is to the point that replacement is necessary to reduce the risk of attendee injury. The Training Division conducted extensive research and weighed various replacement options. Ultimately, we determined leasing a new restroom bungalow was the most fiscally responsible option that meets the needs of all who utilize the facility. Fiscal Impacts of Restroom Replacement The total cost of a 5-year lease is $126,759.00. The chart below illustrates the fiscal impact by fiscal year. Fiscal Year Accounting Unit, Account Description Amount FY 2020-21 Training Division, Contract Services $9,398 FY 2022-23 Training Division, Contract Services $23,062 FY 2023-24 Training Division, Contract Services $23,062 FY 2024-25 Training Division, Contract Services $23,062 FY 2025-26 Training Division, Contract Services $23,062 FY 2026-27 Training Division, Contract Services $25,113 Total 126,759 Funding for the project is available in the Training Division's contract services account and will not require a budgetary increase over the lease agreement term. Conclusion