Administrative Facilities Needs Assessment - City of Burbank

This project included (a) needs assessment for all functions in the City Hall and Management Services Building, (b) analysis of al-ter-natives for meeting the needs, (c) site evaluations, (d) detailed cost analysis, and (e) phased implementation plan. The needs assessment included City Council, Office of the City Clerk, Office of the City Treasurer, City Attor-ney, Office of the City Manager, Community Development Department (Planning, Building, Redevelopment), Financial Ser-vices Department, Information Technology Department, Management Services Department (Hu-man Resources, Risk Management, Support Services), Parks & Recreation Department (headquarters functions and youth services center), and Public Works Department. Numerous operating systems were examined and analyzed, and projections were developed for all functions based on historic trends, economic assumptions, and budget considerations. A key element of this work was the analysis of One-Stop Shop operations, including profiles of approaches in selected Cities, tours of representative programs elsewhere, and review of cutting-edge technologies and methods. Once the needs were computed, a range of alternative approaches (two sites and seven building configuration options) were developed, which allowed for best use of City resources and an appropriate phasing of future con-struction in the Civic Center. The requirements were influenced by small site size, use of principles and guide-lines for renovation and construction adjacent to the City Hall which is listed on the Historic Register, and other needs (such as parking) in the Civic Center area. A detailed cost analysis was included. The project was further characterized by many presentations and plenary meetings with City staff, and the sub-mittal of eleven reports, white papers, and review documents.