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Hardin County “Government Center” Proposal

Hardin County “Government Center” Proposal. Purpose. To Introduce Judge Berry’s Concept for New County Offices. Key Factors Impacting Decision for Constructing New Facilities. Limitations of existing facilities Constraints to expanding in downtown E’town

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Hardin County “Government Center” Proposal

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  1. Hardin County “Government Center”Proposal

  2. Purpose To Introduce Judge Berry’s Concept for New County Offices

  3. Key Factors Impacting Decision for Constructing New Facilities • Limitations of existing facilities • Constraints to expanding in downtown E’town • Benefits of building in a new location

  4. Old and outdated Inadequate space No room for expansion Not cost effective to upgrade or re-build Parking shortage Safety issues Poor access for handicapped Offices not co-located Limitations of Existing Facilities • Costly to maintain/repair/operate • $200,000+ annually in maintenance /repair/rent • $60/70,000 annually in utilities

  5. No feasible building site Costly to acquire new property plus demolish existing buildings Environmental and building site concerns Not cost effective to renovate Expensive to meet historical preservation requirements Limitations to utility upgrades and technology enhancements Offices spread between several buildings with no room to expand Lack of adequate parking Not convenient for traffic flow Not central to the County’s population Not “unifying” for whole community Constraints to Expanding in Downtown E’town

  6. Benefits of Building in New Location • Locate near population center—still in the city limits and in the “Historical” county seat of Elizabethtown—not moving to the “suburbs!” • Increase accessibility • Co-locate main county offices in same complex • New facility provides improved space management and utilization thereby reducing total space needs (economy of scale) • Opportunity to build to accommodate needs

  7. Benefits of Building in New Location?(Continued) • No demolition costs/minimum site prep • More cost effective than “add-ons” or renovations • Reduce maintenance/repair/operational costs • Less costly than downtown option • Provide room for future expansion • Accommodate technology expansions/improvements

  8. Benefits of Building in New Location?(Continued) • Opportunity to co-locate E-911 Center with county offices • Improve parking availability • Increased handicap access • Improved safety (no more “E’tona 500”) • County already controls land for building

  9. Judge Berry’s Proposal • Utilize 7 acres of County/HMH owned land located on north side of Rineyville Rd just east of the new Emergency Services Center (east of Ring Rd) • Build approximately 60,000 sq ft facility - 3 stories above ground plus walk-out basement • Finish 50,000 sq ft of interior space (shell 10,000 sq ftfor future construction) • Provide 275/300 parking spaces • Design facility for future expansion

  10. Proposed Site’s Accessibility Glendale

  11. Proposed Site’s Accessibility Rineyville Rd N. Miles 31 W Ring Road 62

  12. Fiscal Court Chambers Judge/Executive’s Offices County Engineering Solid Waste Code Enforcement Property Maintenance Sheriff’s Offices County Clerk’s Offices E-911 Center Planning & Development County Attorney’s Offices Criminal Child Support Administration Tenant Organizations-No Cost PVA Drug Task Force Adolescent Services TRIAD Innovation Center CASA Proposed Occupants

  13. Judge/Executive Jailer (Project Manager) Deputy Judge/Executive Resources Committee Chairman County Engineer E-911 Director County Attorney Sheriff County Clerk Planning Director PVA Project Planning Committee

  14. Dollars and Cents • County Government to reimburse Hardin Memorial Hospital for 7 acres of land fronting Rineyville Road, just east of Ring Road. County pays for land by remitting back to HMH $950,000 of the 2006/2007 Board Designated Funds. • Finance design and construction costs estimated at approximately $10/$12 M by: • Funding first $2 M from Board Designated Reserves • Bonding/Borrowing remaining $8/$10 M @ 20 yr fixed rate • Annual debt service approximately $600,000/$750,000

  15. “Due Diligence”

  16. Due Diligence Accomplished • Reviewed realistic venues available in downtown. • Reviewed downtown accessibility vs. proposed location. • Considered additional costs for building/expanding downtown—environmental, structural, historic preservation, renovation vs. new. • Considered other obstacles—parking, handicapped access, safety, ease of accessibility.

  17. Due Diligence Accomplished(Continued) • Selected proposed building site. • Terms for acquiring and paying for proposed site. • Coordinated with architect to survey existing space and provide “rough” estimate of required building space, acreage, and parking spaces. • Initial rough estimate of building cost from architect prior to detailed plans, specifications, and drawings.

  18. Due Diligence Accomplished (Continued) • Initial site layout with architect prior to detailed site development plans. • Initial quotes on interest rates, terms, and annual payments from KACO. • Outlined plan for obtaining building site, financing construction, annual payment of debt, and process for detailed planning of interior space requirements and design.

  19. Myths

  20. New Taxes (Myth) • No new taxes proposed • Repeatedly lowered taxes during this administration • Lowest tax rates since 1990 • 3 of the last 5 years set tax rate below the “maximum rate” (compensating plus 4% growth) • First time this has happened in anyone’s memory

  21. Examples of Past County Government Projects • The following did NOT result in a tax increase after “substantial” expenditures: • Detention Center (1995) $ 9.2 M • Landfill (1999) $15.4 M • Public Library (2001) $ 1.3 M • Restricted Custody Facility (2002) $ 1.5 M • Emergency Services Center (2005) $ 2.5 M

  22. Monuments (Myth) • Construction will NOT be: • “Award Winning” architecture • “Elaborate Temple” • Monument to “Ourselves” • History shows the OPPOSITE of “Monuments”: • Emergency Services Center • Road Department Expansion • HMH Care First Center (Vine Grove/Radcliff) • New Ring Road Medical Plaza

  23. Closing Radcliff Offices (Myth) The County Clerk’s satellite office in Radcliff is NOT being considered for closure!

  24. New County Offices will Adversely Impact Funding for County Growth Projects (Myth) • Major infrastructure improvements (new roads, water, sewer, etc.) are funded totally by State and Federal Funding. Local governments are not funded to build these resources. • Constructing facilities (downtown or out of downtown E’town) will not adversely impact BRAC or Glendale development projects. • New centrally located county facilities will better servegrowing population due to BRAC!

  25. HMH Funds will be “Raided” to Construct New Facilities (Myth) • HMH funds will NOT be “raided” to pay for new facilities • In fact, HMH will be compensated for the land it owns that will be used for new facilities • County Government will pay for construction through bonding/borrowing • Annual debt payment paid from existing revenuestreams

  26. Planning for Project has been “Sinister and Secretive” (Myth) • My view regarding relocation of County Government has been common public knowledge and known by Fiscal Court members for 18 months! • Land purchased by HMH on Rineyville Road was discussed and approved in open public meetings. • As the County’s Chief Executive (fulltime) not as a Fiscal Court member (legislative), I have made my proposal. Now is the time for Fiscal Court to consider the proposal and develop it as deemed appropriate.

  27. Continuing Community Input • Letters from E’town Heritage Council and its members • Meeting with Heritage Council Chair • E’town Heritage Council rally (December 4) • Letter from E’town Mayor and City Council • Fiscal Court presentations, discussions, and comments from citizens • Detailed media coverage and Hardin County Educational and Community Television coverage • Weekly open Fiscal Court meetings • Presentations to community organizations • Calls and letters from citizens • Community Forums--TBA

  28. Other Myths • County Government will abandon “old buildings” in downtown E’town. • The Justice Center will move from downtown E’town. • County Government moving will cause lawyers to leave downtown E’town. • County Government employees are a significant share of “downtown E’town patrons”.

  29. What Happens to County-Owned Property in Downtown E’town? • “Old Courthouse”: • Elizabethtown City Hall? • Hardin County History Museum? • Commonwealth Attorney’s Offices? • R.R. Thomas Building (County Clerk): • Will not be maintained by county government. • Will not be allowed to be used free by charity organizations. • Sold to private development. • Demolished and rebuild to match historical surroundings.

  30. Who Should Take the Lead for Developing Downtown E’town? • Elizabethtown City Government • Elizabethtown Heritage Council • Private business enterprises • County Government assist where possible as an “interested party” (“Junior Partner”)—NOT the Lead Agent!

  31. Summary • Misinformation is being spread in a deceitful way! • NO new taxes being proposed! • Radcliff Clerk’s Office NOT being Closed! • NO elaborate construction! • HMH funds NOT being “raided”—in fact, HMH being reimbursed for land it owns!

  32. Summary (continued) • Why build where there is no room for expansion, growth, and ample parking? • Why build where it costs more to tear down old structures and prepare the site? • Why build on land with environmental and soil condition problems? • Why should County Government continue to sink tax dollars into old worn-out buildings?

  33. Conclusion • Build new county offices on Rineyville Road near intersection with Ring Road. • Still in the “Historical County Seat” and city limits of Elizabethtown—not the “suburbs!” • Reimburse HMH $950,000 for 7 acres of land. • Build 60,000 sq ft of facility (50,000 sq ft finished) on 4 levels. • Funded with Board Designated Reserve and a 20 year loan/bond at fixed rate. • Annual debt service paid from existing revenue streams.

  34. Proposed Tentative Time Line • Feb/Mar 2008—transfer and pay for 7 acres of land on Rineyville Road from HMH. • Feb/Mar 2008—Planning Committee meet with architect to review space planning needs for design. • Mar/Jun 2008—architect design facility • Summer 2008—break ground. • Fall 2009—occupy new facilities.

  35. Additional Information Hardin County’s Website hhp://www.HCKY.org • Video of December 11, 2007 Fiscal Court Presentation • Power Point Slides of Presentation

  36. Questions

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