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reviewed. The work will examine the configuration, capacity, utilization, security levels, and custody arrangements of the facility's existing area space Including (a) administration, (b) visiting / lobby / public areas, (c) food services, (d) central control, (e) maintenance / storage / utilities, (f) laundry, (g) intake / release, (h) medical / mental health clinics, (1) programs / classrooms, Q) housing / dayrooms, (k) Interior circulation, (1) indoor recreation (gym), (m) vehicle sallyport, and (n) quasi -outdoor circulation / recreation yards. Space Assessments: Based on the defined area uses identified for the City jail, an assessment of the adequacy of each space will also be undertaken which takes into account factors including (a) appropriate size, (b) efficiency / organization, (c) expansion characteristics, (d) circulation, (e) location, (f) adjacencies, and (g) level of privacy. Overall conclusions about the adequacy of the facility and Its space provisions will focus on standard jail building security design criteria as well as the systems needed to support the operation of a detention facility. The assessment information is intended to identify any significant issues concerning the adequacy of the existing space and custody / housing levels associated with detainee populations incarcerated in the facility. Task 4a; Workshop with Community & Council to provide priority options for Jag Reuse Study. The consultant team will prepare supporting jail planning handout documents which will be reviewed with the City Council in a scheduled workshop discussion forum. The forum is intended to aid the Council in further understanding jail conditions, opportunities, and constraints which should be considered when identifying, prioritizing, reuse options, and follow-up evaluation planning for the jail facility. The Vanir team will facilitate the information exchange, secure Council member input, and lead the evaluation process of the ideas generated. The goal of this process is to undertake and get broad-based input from the Council and Department administrators on individual options and criteria ranking which can guide the City in establishing the primary reuse options the consultants will evaluate In depth and report back findings, data, and future recommendations for the jail. The presentation handouts and policy direction narrative will focus on the following: a Status of Study: Vanir consultants will provide a summary overview highlighting the approach / methodology, scope of the data collection work, and status of the work tasks initially set for the Jail Reuse Study. The discussion will also reconfirm information exchange expectations for the purpose of conducting the workshop. ■ Handout: The consultants will prepare and present an Executive Summary handout which identifies overall conclusions about jail facility space, custody levels, and condition of building systems. • Community/Council Combined Study Input: The consultant team will work with City stakeholders and identified interested advocates to establish and carry out an organized community meeting to gather public input, concerns, and other potential impacts associated with the jail reuse options the City is evaluating. The consultant team will use the public input information in finalizing the published information showing the advantages and disadvantages of each reuse option, ■ Reuse Options Evaluation Criteria Matrix: Vanir will develop the criteria in the form of an evaluation planning matrix. The criteria and matrix is intended to assist the City in understanding major operational scheduling and financial impacts associated with implementing specific reuse ideas or options. Examples of the reuse criteria which can be examined will include (a) work needed to implement option, (b) likely implementation schedule, (c) cost investment, and (d) community impact. Using the criteria, the Consultant can discuss the general pros / cons and present a ranking scale for jail reuse ideas.