65A - JAIL REUSE STUDY - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

associated with each Jail reuse feasibility option. The SWOT analysis is intended to take the objectives of each reuse option or project and identify the internal and external factors that are favorable and unfavorable for achieving individual project objectives. Based on the results of the SWOT analysis process, a summary ranking from best to worst for the implementation of the proposed five Jail reuse options was also examined in this Study. Analysis of this information and related fiscal impact data was used to form the recommended ranking which is highlighted in the following analysis. Advantages / Disadvantages and Ranking From Best to Worst For Jail Feasibility Reuse Options ❑ Commercial Data Center., This Jail Reuse Feasibility Option would repurpose the detention facility to serve as a high technology center focusing on equipment rather than accommodating people. Advantages (Strengths) The Jail's existing security systems will accommodate and support commercial data center physical plant operations. Physical security access is usually restricted to selected personnel. Controls typically include layered security systems, often starting with fencing, bollards, and mantraps. Video camera surveillance and around-the-clock security guards are common place if the data center is large or contains sensitive information within any of its systems. Fingerprint recognition mantraps are also becoming more prevalent. Disadvantages (Weaknesses) - The Santa Ana City Jail poses numerous challenges to integrating a state-of-the- art data center design. Based on its location, multi -story configuration, confined and compartmentalized (non -cohesive) floor plans, minimally -purposed electrical system and mechanical systems designed for personnel air conditioning only, the facilities are generally not accommodating to the demanding design requirements for a data center and will require extensive renovations to serve as a data center. Data center facilities rarely meet the operational and capacity requirements of their initial design. The combination of new technologies, such as blade servers, which require substantial incremental power and cooling capacity; pressures to consolidate multiple data centers into fewer locations; the need for incremental space; changes in operational procedures; and potential changes in safety and security regulations converge to impose constant facilities changes in the modern data center. Thus, the overarching rule in data center facilities is to design for flexibility and scalability. The key to accommodation is based primarily based on ceiling height of a minimum of 12-15 feet. This is to allow an elevated panelized flooring for primarily for cooling and a sufficient volume of space above the racks to minimize heat buildup, trays, and exhaust ducting. More importantly, the significant revamping of the building's space and systems for a total of 7.6% of the total floor area may not be cost-effective given the uncertainly of changing technology. - In order to convert the building to a commercial data center, the City will have to incur a one-time project and construction expense of approximately $16,966,222. 125 65A-132