Title
Request Authorization to Accept a Donation of Services and Materials to Upgrade the Police Department's Canine Kennel (Ordinance S-46299)
Description
Request authorization for the City Manager, or his designee, to accept services from Brycon Construction (Arizona office) along with donated materials and labor, collectively valued at approximately $200,000, to upgrade the Police Department's canine kennel located at the Southern Command Station.
Report
Summary
The Police Department’s Canine Unit operates from the Southern Command Station. The condition of the canine kennel located on the property has deteriorated over the years and is currently inadequate to safely shelter the police canines. Among the top concerns, there is minimal shade over the enclosure, so the canines are exposed to direct sunlight during the hottest part of the day. Of the eight individual pens, half are rusted and deteriorated so badly they have been deemed unsafe for use. The remaining pens are cooled by a leaky, rusted swamp cooler that has little effect during the monsoon season. Additionally, the enclosure has an antiquated environmental monitoring system and it lacks sufficient water and waste drainage.
Brycon’s Arizona office became aware of the condition of the kennel and notified the Police Department they had selected the City of Phoenix police canine kennel upgrade as their 2019 Arizona Community Outreach project. Brycon strives to give back to the local community every year as a way for their employees and like-minded firms they work with throughout the year to help others. This project was selected because the company wanted to recognize the outstanding service of the City of Phoenix police canines and their handlers.
The plans for the new kennel involve renovating an existing enclosed structure located near the site of the current kennel. The new kennel will have a heat pump and exhaust fans to both heat and cool the interior space, motion sensor occupancy lighting, floor drains throughout, a dog wash basin, and storage and shelving for supplies. Additionally, the area outside the kennel structure will be landscaped with new sidewalks, benches and an adjustable dog run.
Brycon will facilitate this project. All necessary materials and labor needed for this upgrade have been donated from local community members.
Financial Impact
There is no cost to the City for the materials and labor associated with this project. The only cost to the City is for construction oversight and permitting fees, which are not expected to exceed $10,000. Funds for these expenses are available in the Police Department’s budget.
Location
3443 S. Central Avenue
Council District: 7
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
This item was unanimously approved at the Public Safety and Justice Subcommittee meeting held Dec. 11, 2019.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Milton Dohoney, Jr. and the Police Department.