Body: Council Type: Agenda Meeting: Regular Date: December 16, 2020 Collection: Council Agendas Municipality: Frontenac County

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Administrative Building Design Task Force Meeting Wednesday, December 16, 2020 – 11:30 a.m. or immediately following the County Council meeting Via Virtual Electronic Format https://youtu.be/JjfQrDRVmqw

AGENDA Page 1.

Call to Order

Adoption of the Agenda a) That the agenda for the December 16, 2020 meeting of the Administrative Building Design Task Force be adopted.

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof

Adoption of Minutes a) Minutes of Meeting held December 18, 2019

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That the minutes of the Administrative Design Task Force meeting held December 18, 2019 be adopted.

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Deputations and/or Presentations a) Todd Colbourne of Colbourne & Kembel Architects Inc. will present to the Task Force the Concept Designs for the Joint Administrative Building. [See Reports clause a)]

Reports a) 2020-120 Office of the Chief Administrative Officer Selection of a Detailed Design Plan for the Joint Administrative Building Recommendation: Be It Resolved That the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer – Selection of a Detailed Design Plan for the Joint Administrative Building report be received;

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Page And Further That the Administrative Building Design Task Force approve the Concept Designs presented by Colbourne & Kembel Architects Inc; And Further That Colbourne & Kembel Architects Inc be authorized to proceed to Phase Two of the Basic Architectural Services outlined in the RFP contract documents that being the development of detailed designs. 7.

Communications

Other Business

Next Meeting

Adjournment

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AGENDA ITEM #a)

Minutes of the Administrative Building Design Task Force Meeting December 18, 2019 A meeting of the Administrative Building Design Task Force was held in the Bud Clayton Memorial Room, County Administrative Office, 2069 Battersea Road, Glenburnie on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at 12:37 p.m. Present: Councillor Vandewal - Chair Councillor Doyle – Vice Chair Councillor Martin Councillor MacDonald Staff Present: Jannette Amini, Manager of Legislative Services/Clerk (Recording Secretary) Susan Brant, Director of Corporate Services/Treasurer Kevin Farrell, Manager of Continuous Improvement/GIS Kelly Pender, Chief Administrative Officer 1.

Call to Order

The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:25 p.m.

Adoption of the Agenda

Moved By: Seconded By:

Councillor Doyle Councillor MacDonald

That the agenda for the December 18, 2019 meeting of the Administrative Building Design Task Force be adopted. Carried 3.

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof

There were none

Minutes of Meeting held December 18, 2019

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AGENDA ITEM #a)

Adoption of Minutes a)

Minutes of Meeting held September 18, 2019

Moved By: Seconded By:

Councillor MacDonald Councillor Martin

That the minutes of the Administrative Design Task Force meeting held September 18, 2019 be adopted. Carried 6.

Deputations and/or Presentations 

Reports a)

2019-160 Office of the Chief Administrative Officer Authorization for staff to proceed with Phase #3 of the Work Plan for the County Administrative Building

Moved By: Seconded By:

Councillor Doyle Councillor Martin

Be It Resolved That the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer – Authorization for staff to proceed with Phase #3 of the Work Plan for the County Administrative Building report be received; And Further That staff be directed to proceed with Phase #3 of the Work Plan that being the issuance of an RFP for Detailed Design as identified Report 2019-116. And Further That Council direct staff to explore funding options for the redevelopment. Carried The County’s reserve will finance the County’s portion of the redevelopment only and the CRCA will need to cover their own portion through borrowing which the CRCA will pay back. If the CRCA decides to move out prior to the 21 year lease term, they would need to pay the County out. The CRCA is benefiting from this as there is no profit built into the lease agreement meaning its costs are below market rates. In terms of services and maintenance, the CRCA would like to collaborate as much as possible.

Administrative Building Design Task Force Meeting Minutes December 18, 2019

Minutes of Meeting held December 18, 2019

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AGENDA ITEM #a)

The Task Force was advised that there is currently $477,000 in reserves leaves. In terms of financing, staff are presenting the following options:

  1. Borrow from Infrastructure Ontario (~3%) • 20 year term • 1% Levy Increase in the Year of Completion
  2. Borrow from Reserves • 20 year term • ~1% Levy Increase in the Year of Completion
  3. Continue the .65% Dedicated Capital Levy Past the 10 Year Current Commitment • Likely 3-5 Years The Committee felt that option 1 provided the best stability; however once we get closer to construction, a combination of option 1 and 2 can be further explored.

Communications 

Other Business 

Next Meeting At the call of the Chair.

Adjournment

Moved By: Seconded By:

Councillor Doyle Councillor MacDonald

That the meeting hereby adjourn at 12:49 p.m. Carried

Administrative Building Design Task Force Meeting Minutes December 18, 2019

Minutes of Meeting held December 18, 2019

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AGENDA ITEM #a)

Report 2020-120 Committee Recommend Report To:

Chair and Members of the Administrative Building Task Force

From:

Kelly Pender, Chief Administrative Officer

Prepared by:

Kelly Pender, Chief Administrative Office

Date of meeting:

December 16, 2020

Re:

Office of the Chief Administrative Officer – Selection of a Detailed Design Plan for the Joint Administrative Building

Recommendation Be It Resolved That the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer – Selection of a Detailed Design Plan for the Joint Administrative Building report be received; And Further That the Administrative Building Design Task Force approve the Concept Designs presented by Colbourne & Kembel Architects Inc; And Further That Colbourne & Kembel Architects Inc be authorized to proceed to Phase Two of the Basic Architectural Services outlined in the RFP contract documents that being the development of detailed designs. Background At its December 18, 2019 meeting, the Administrative Building Design Task Force was advised that staff had worked collaboratively with the CRCA to develop a draft Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the two partners and that once executed, the parties would commence negotiations regarding the commercial arrangements for a long term lease. As a result, the following motion was passed by the Task Force a)

2019-160 Office of the Chief Administrative Officer Authorization for staff to proceed with Phase #3 of the Work Plan for the County Administrative Building

Moved By: Seconded By:

Councillor Doyle Councillor Martin

Be It Resolved That the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer – Authorization for staff to proceed with Phase #3 of the Work Plan for the County Administrative Building report be received;

2020-120 Office of the Chief Administrative Officer Selection of a Detai…

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AGENDA ITEM #a)

And Further That staff be directed to proceed with Phase #3 of the Work Plan that being the issuance of an RFP for Detailed Design as identified Report 2019-116. And Further That Council direct staff to explore funding options for the redevelopment. Carried As a reminder, the Task Force, at its meeting held September 18, 2019, approved the following work plan, with Phase 3 currently being focused on: Phase

Item

Date

Develop Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) regarding detailed design process and outline/principles for lease

Sept to Dec 19

Discussion 

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Funding Analysis

Sep to Dec 19

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Options for discussion: o County pays up front, CRCA pays back if they pull out, CRCA % of design costs incorporated into lease o Both parties pay 50% up front Lease based upon 100% of dedicated CRCA space + % of common space Utilities – separate pay own, pay %, or incorporated into lease pmt Capital replacement/maintenance costs Reserves options Borrowing costs/options

Decision Point 3.

RFP for Detailed Design

Jan to Mar 20

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Includes testing, soils, materials Joint committee to select/recommend architecture firm Determine interim accommodations plan and/or project phasing

Decision Point 4.

Building Fit Up

Spring 20

Tendering for Construction

Apr-Jun 20

Construction Window

Jul 20 to Jul 21

Product selection/procurement o Both parties responsible for own costs

Joint committee to review and recommend contractor

Project reporting/project management

Recommend Report to the Administrative Building Design Task Force Office of the Chief Administrative Officer – Selection of a Detailed Design Plan for the Joint Administrative Building December 16, 2020 Page 2 of 4

2020-120 Office of the Chief Administrative Officer Selection of a Detai…

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AGENDA ITEM #a)

Building Commissioning

Fall 21

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Moving related costs Finalize constructions costs and lease amount.

Comment An RFP was issued on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, which required interested proponents to attend a mandatory site visit. The deadline for submissions was April 8, after which 3 candidates were chosen for interviews, with Colbourne & Kembel Architects Inc. being chosen as the successful proponent. As part of the RFP, Table One outlined the Basic Architectural Services, split into five phases, those being: Phase One - Schematic Design Phase Two - Design Development Phase Three - Construction Documents Phase Four - Bidding or Negotiation Phase Five - Construction Phase – Contract Administration A focus group of staff was established, which included representation from both the County of Frontenac and the CRCA, to work with the architects in developing options for the building and what staff deemed important for their needs. Following these discussions/input by staff, as well as a more detailed physical review of the building by the architects, a meeting of the focus group was held on December 8, 2020 to review potential variations of a preliminary building design. Mr. Neil Allen, Chair of the Joint Frontenac Accessibility Advisory Committee was also in attendance at this meeting to ensure the building met accessibility requirements from a user perspective. The results of these designs, based on feedback from both County and CRCA staff at the December 8th meeting, are being presented to both the Administrative Building Design Task Force and the CRCA Building Review Committee at this joint meeting for final decisions. Todd Colborne of Colbourne & Kembel Architects Inc. will be attending the meeting to provide a detailed overview of these designs. Staff would also note that at the November 18, 2020 regular Council Meeting, Council provided authorization to staff to submit a grant application to the COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream Funding, which is part of the federal government’s Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program and reinforces the commitment of both the federal and provincial governments to protect the health and well-being of individuals and families during the pandemic. The grant is to a maximum of $100,000. Staff will be submitting a grant application in support of a small aspect of the Joint Administrative Building project, such as the lobby/waiting area which would meet the criteria of the project being related to supporting physical distancing. As noted in the report to Council in November, eligible projects must begin by September 30, 2021 and be completed by December 31, 2021.

Recommend Report to the Administrative Building Design Task Force Office of the Chief Administrative Officer – Selection of a Detailed Design Plan for the Joint Administrative Building December 16, 2020 Page 3 of 4

2020-120 Office of the Chief Administrative Officer Selection of a Detai…

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AGENDA ITEM #a)

Staff are recommending that the Task Force approve the concept designs being presented and authorize the consultants to proceed with the development of detailed designs. In terms of the Memorandum of Understanding, given that the driving factor for lease payments is dependent upon the square footage occupied by each party, the execution of the lease agreement will be completed once the detailed designs are finalized. At that point, both the County and the CRCA will have a cost estimate of the project as well as more detailed designs, taking both parties to the next decision point in terms of proceeding with a joint facility. Strategic Priority Implications Priority 3 Champion and coordinate collaborative efforts with partners to resolve complex problems otherwise beyond the reach Specifically, the objectives that support this strategy states that the County will continue to pursue collaborative opportunities to achieve service and cost efficiencies and other economies through cost-sharing and shared services. This priority identifies the CRCA as a current and potential project partner In addition, shared facilities reduce the overall environmental foot print required to occupy two separate facilities. Depending upon outcomes/options in terms of a shared facility, the overall greenhouse gas foot print of the County could be reduced as a result of this project, thereby assisting in meeting our GHG emission requirements as noted in the County’s Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan. Financial Implications There are no financial implications directly associated with this report. Financial impacts will be more appropriately identified when final decisions are made. Organizations, Departments and Individuals Consulted and/or Affected Alex Lemieux, Director of Corporate Services/Treasurer Kevin Farrell, Manager of Continuous Improvement/GIS Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority (CRCA)

Recommend Report to the Administrative Building Design Task Force Office of the Chief Administrative Officer – Selection of a Detailed Design Plan for the Joint Administrative Building December 16, 2020 Page 4 of 4

2020-120 Office of the Chief Administrative Officer Selection of a Detai…

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