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City of Beacon Site Selection Committee Report
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Site Selection Committee
Chief Gary Van Voorhis Lt. Timothy Dexter City Administrator Anthony Ruggiero Tom Di Castro, Sr. (Past Chief) Terry Davis (Past Chief) Jeff Simko (Retired Career Firefighter) Joseph Donovan (Architect/Developer/Resident) Rodney Weber (Developer/Resident) Advised by: Bob Mitchell, AIA; Mitchell Associates Architects
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Progress and Process: 2006, 2010, 2014: 3 Prior Studies
July 2015: City Council resolution for site selection committee 8-member site selection committee appointed October 2015: Grant from Dutchess County to hire A/E consultant 17+ sites reviewed 13 Committee meetings conducted December 2016: Grant from Dutchess County for Station Design
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Methodology for Site Selection:
Sites must first meet basic requirements: Response time within service area Minimum size City-owned or potentially available (e.g., reasonable to acquire)
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Evaluation Criteria:
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17+ Sites Sites Considered: Public, private, and mixed ownership
Vacant and improved sites 17+ Sites Size ranging from 0.25 acres to 4.0 acres Mitchell Associates Architects
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Sites Considered: Mitchell Associates Architects
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The Elks Club Site: Mitchell Associates Architects
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The Elks Club Site: Mitchell Associates Architects
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The Elks Club Site #1: Mitchell Associates Architects
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The Elks Club Site #2: Mitchell Associates Architects
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The Elks Club Site #3: Mitchell Associates Architects
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The Elks Club Site #4: Mitchell Associates Architects
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The Elks Club Site: Possible Building Appearance
Mitchell Associates Architects
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The Elks Club Site: Why We Like It
Response time, including access to 9D Potential size of site Flat topography and shape are good for design and construction Gateway to City center from the South
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The Elks Club Site: Why It’s Not Top Pick
Not the shortest average response time Expandability and parking needs require additional private property acquisition Complicated acquisition to make functional Residential neighborhood
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Memorial Park/Dog Park Site:
Mitchell Associates Architects
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Memorial Park/Dog Park Site:
Mitchell Associates Architects
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Memorial Park/Dog Park Site:
Existing Dog Park Mitchell Associates Architects
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Memorial Park/Dog Park Site:
Mitchell Associates Architects
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Memorial Park/Dog Park Site:
New Dog Park Mitchell Associates Architects
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Memorial Park/Dog Park Site:
Architects of Record: Holmes King Kallquist & Associates, Architects Possible Building Appearance Mitchell Associates Architects
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Memorial Park/Dog Park Site:
Why We Like It Largest potential parcel, easiest for expansion, parking, etc. Ease of construction Outdoor training benefit Current public ownership, no lost tax revenue Non-residential neighborhood
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Memorial Park/Dog Park Site:
Why It’s Not Top Pick Longest average response time Complications and uncertainty associated with NYS and Federal restrictions on parkland.
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Mase Fire Station: Mitchell Associates Architects
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Mase Fire Station: Mitchell Associates Architects
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Mase Fire Station: Mitchell Associates Architects
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Mase Fire Station: Why We Like It
Best average emergency response drive times City services in business/pedestrian core Visible presence on Main/Teller/Fishkill Historic identity for FD & City Shared service opportunities incl Veterans & public meeting Potential for municipal office consolidation
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Mase Fire Station: Mitchell Associates Architects Response Time
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Mase Fire Station: Challenges with Top Pick Additional Costs
Demolition, Renovation, Acquisition of private building Limited parking
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Mase Fire Station: Addressing the Challenges
Cost premium buys additional civic value Historic buildings are long-term public assets Parking options available
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Mase Fire Station: Possible Building Appearance
Mitchell Associates Architects
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Summary: All three support fully functional stations
All three are responsible choices Clear committee preference for Mase Fire Station Confidence in the committee and its process Memorial Park/ Dog Park Mase Fire Station Elks Club Mitchell Associates Architects
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The Elks Club Site: Mitchell Associates Architects Response Time
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Memorial Park/Dog Park Site:
Mitchell Associates Architects Response Time
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Mase Fire Station: Mitchell Associates Architects Response Time
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