1. Executive Summary
The Vision helps Decisions (How having a clear vision helps your decision process):
“As trusted stewards of Boulder County’s future, we provide the best in public service.”

2. “The Vision helps decisions.”
Boulder County Master Facilities Plan:
“The Vision helps decisions.”
The County’s commitment to sustainability and public services helps the planning process.
Consolidation of services
The argument for standards
Building in flex space
Planning for the future one year at a time
Consistent public spaces
Original consolidation of services: Sheriff, Jail, Courtrooms, Clerk & Recorder, Treasurer
Conclusion: Develop a clear vision for your facilities and long range planning effors

3. Facilities Mission created from County Vision Statement
The facilities master plan is a planning tool, based upon the operational and strategic objectives of Boulder County that provides a framework for fiscally responsible decision making in support of the vision to be the best in public service.
Lessons learned from the Hub
Directors:
Health and Human Services= Frank Alexander
Community Services= Robin Bohannon
Public Health= Jeff Zayach
“Any Door is the Right Door”: Mission Statement
What we did right:
Consolidation of Services
Roomy and dignified lobby
Shared Amenities
Standardization of workstations
Public to private zoning (secure perimeter)

4. Facilities Assessment1 2
Summary of Initial Findings:
Several Functional Inefficiencies
Inconsistent space standards
Inconsistency in amenities
Opportunity for Increasing Space Efficiency
Deficit of Meeting/Conference and Drop in Space

5. Adjacencies Areas of Focus Vision for Consolidation Boulder Services
Jail/Courts/Offender Management
Vision for Consolidation

6. ISSUE FACILITY RESPONSE Lack of meeting space/ collaboration spaces
Measure the collaboration needs of each work style and allocate a variety of meeting spaces accordingly.
Lack of flexibility
Create 4 – 5 Standard workstations.
Inconsistent design standards between departments
Spaces are designed for function and work process
(Not by seniority)
Sub-standard public spaces
Create the desired experience for clients, guests and employees using standard signage, finishes, furniture and planning models.
Inconsistent security measures
Defined a consistent approach to segregating public and private zones using security, signage and architecture.

7. Seeing the Big Picture Past Practices:
Process was to ask each department/office individually about space needs and tailored spaces for those departments.
Filled out entire footprint not providing spaces for future growth.
Gradually decentralized services and separated departments that benefit from being in proximity to one another.
Future Goals:
Strong emphasis on consolidation of services in Boulder and Longmont
Adoption of Mission Statement and Values to guide the planning process (“The Vision informs the decisions”)
Use of Design Standards to provide equity among departments and support future flexibility.

8. Strategy Options Consolidation of Public Facing Services
Develop a Hub Concept for Boulder
Evaluate Site Options for Consolidation
Preserve the Downtown Courthouse
Symbolic Seat of County Government
History and Heritage of the County
Preserve Locations in Longmont and Lafayette for Future Growth

9. Five Year Implementation Plan
Project Type
Description
Project Examples
Cost Range
Strategic
Major Capital Investments that focus on themes in master plan
• Boulder Human Services Consolidation
• Jail Modernization
• Fairgrounds Master Plan
$25M-$38M
Tactical
Larger scale annual capital projects that enhance or improve existing assets
• Hazardous Materials Mgt Facility Expansion
• Parks and Open Space Addition
• Parking Garage at Coffman Street
$10M-$20M
Operational
Smaller scale annual capital projects generally driven by changes in operations
• Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
• Hearing Room Renovation
• Security/Reception Upgrades
• Transfer Station Service Enhancements
$3M-$4.5M
TOTALS
Five-year
Annualized
$38M-$62.5M
$7.6M-$12.5M
Tactical and Operational projects fall into our Capital Expenditure Fund
Strategic (projects greater than $20M) need additional revenue streams (Jail consolidation)

10. Strategic Timeline
YEARS

11. Next Steps for Facilities Master Plan
Living Document and functional tool
Refine Space Standards
Roll out Design standards with future remodels
Review Capital Projects List Each Budget Cycle
Review Goals Every 5-10 Years
Continue Boulder Site Analysis
Broadway/Iris – Community Engagement
Alpine-Balsam – City Partnership
Future Real Estate Opportunity (?)

12. Always look at the big picture
Take aways:
“ “The Vision helps decisions.”
Always look at the big picture
Consolidation is better for public access & for ease of maintenance
Having a written plan helps designers to explain the greater good.

13. Questions?