MEMO TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
SUBJECT:
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Envisioning the Future of the Redmond Senior Center Building
I. RECOMMENDED ACTION
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Update on community outreach and options for Redmond Senior Center Building
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II. DEPARTMENT CONTACTS
Carrie Hite Parks and Recreation Director 425-556-2326
Dave Juarez Public Works Director 425-556-2326
Rachel Van Winkle Parks and Recreation Deputy Director 425-556-2334
Eric Dawson Senior Engineer 425-556-2867
Lisa Maher Communication Manager 425-556-2427
III. DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND
The Redmond Senior Center building is currently closed due to exterior structural issues. In order to mitigate the impact to seniors, all programs have been relocated to alternative locations, including City Hall and Redmond Community Center at Marymoor Village. A complete update was given to the City Council on December 3, 2019 and can be viewed at this link: https://redmond.granicus.com/player/clip/1497?view_id=5.
The Redmond Senior Center mid-life improvements project was identified in the Facilities Strategic Management Plan that was adopted by Council in January 2019, and additionally through the Future of Redmond's Community Centers stakeholder involvement process. Based on these recommendations, the City has identified the Redmond Senior Center in the 6-year Capital Investment Program for renovation (mid-life repairs and maintenance). The City has set aside $15M for this work which includes the exterior envelope and mechanical systems.
The Redmond Senior Center recently underwent an exterior building evaluation in August 2019 in preparation for long term maintenance and repairs outlined in the City's Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). This evaluation conducted by a contracted structural engineering firm confirmed extensive structural damage to the exterior walls and substantial impact to both the lateral and gravity systems. As a result of this evaluation, ...
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