TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
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Parks |
Loreen Hamilton |
425-556-2336 |
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
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Parks |
Quinn Kuhnhausen |
Facilities Manager |
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Parks |
David Tuchek |
Deputy Director |
TITLE:
title
Old Firehouse Teen Center Facility Discussion
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
The Old Firehouse Teen Center, built in 1952, has served as City Hall, fire and police stations, and a YMCA. The building has served the community as a teen center since the 1990s and has offered music and performance spaces, mental health services, and a variety of programming to meet the needs of Redmond’s youth. The facility is facing substantial long-term challenges that go beyond routine maintenance and a decision about the future of the current facility should be prioritized.
Programming has been relocated to Redmond Community Center at Marymoor Village, with performances at the Redmond Senior & Community Center, to ensure continuity of operations and safety for participants.
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☐ Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
☒ Receive Information ☐ Provide Direction ☐ Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
• Relevant Plans/Policies:
’Community Priorities for the Future of Redmonds Community Centers <https://www.redmond.gov/DocumentCenter/View/10088/Community-Priorities---April-2017-PDF?bidId=> (2018)
Facilities Condition Assessment <https://redmond.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&ID=12861847&GUID=8C0B59AD-E799-4F2E-A254-AC8723FC3035> (2024)
PARCC Plan <https://www.redmond.gov/DocumentCenter/View/30976/2023-PARCC-Plan-with-Appendices-?bidId=> (2023)
• Required:
N/A
• Council Request:
March 18, 2025 - Staff Report on relocation of Teen Services
• Other Key Facts:
The Old Firehouse Teen Center has significant deficiencies that create complex maintenance challenges.
OUTCOMES:
Staff is seeking direction from City Council on the future of the current facility taking into consideration its current condition and the risk posed to community members. Some of the building challenges are outlined in the City’s Facility Condition Assessment.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
• Timeline (previous or planned):
See Attachment C: Community/Stakeholder Outreach and Involvement
• Outreach Methods and Results:
See Attachment C: Community/Stakeholder Outreach and Involvement
• Feedback Summary:
See Attachment C: Community/Stakeholder Outreach and Involvement
BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
Unknown.
Approved in current biennial budget: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ N/A
Budget Offer Number:
N/A
Budget Priority:
Vibrant and Connected, Strategic and Responsive
Other budget impacts or additional costs: ☒ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A
If yes, explain:
It is anticipated that there will be a budget impact; but that impact will be driven by the decision made. The current discussions have no direct budget impact currently.
Funding source(s):
N/A
Budget/Funding Constraints:
N/A
☐ Additional budget details attached
COUNCIL REVIEW:
Previous Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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3/18/2025 |
Business Meeting |
Receive Information |
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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6/10/2025 |
Study Session |
Receive Information |
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6/24/2025 |
Committee of the Whole - Parks and Environmental Sustainability |
Receive Information |
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7/22/2025 |
Study Session |
Receive Information |
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9/9/2025 |
Study Session |
Receive Information |
Time Constraints:
N/A
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A: Presentation
Attachment B: Community and Stakeholder Outreach and Involvement