Public Safety
FY2024 Capital Budget
Public Safety Training Facility
Project Description
A multi-jurisdictional public training facility to be used by all emergency response partners.
Background & Justification/Status
This project will include the design and construction of a multi-jurisdictional public safety training facility to assist our emergency medical services, fire departments and law enforcement in meeting federal, state and local training requirements. Partnerships have been developed with (3) municipalities, the county, and our local community college to identify critical programming for a state-of-the-art facility. Programming includes commercial and residential burn building components for fire departments. A multi-story drill tower for all agencies. Driving pads and surfaces to address emergency vehicle operations. Law enforcement facilities for simulating various obstacles during field operations. Additional site elements for specialized training (confined space, hazardous materials and urban search and rescue). Opportunities also exist for large-scale disaster training to build on current capabilities, improve interoperability and allow regional and statewide integration of resources.
Impact If Not Funded and Maximum Time it Can be Delayed
The ability for local law enforcement agencies to host training at a multi-jurisdictional public safety training facility could reduce the burden of increased travel expenses by allowing the required training and certifications to be obtained onsite. Currently, agencies are traveling outside of the region due to current facilities being inadequate and not able to provide for the site elements or props needed for certain types of firearms and specialty-based training.
Total Cost: $37,000,000
Years Funded: 2023, 2024
Repairs at Sheriff's Training & Firing Range
Project Description
Future renovations to existing training and firing range specifically regarding capacity, utilities, barrier walls, and environmental concerns.
Background & Justification/Status
Based on the amount of ammunition fired at the range, there is a lot of lead in the barrier walls that could leave the facility via storm water runoff. The range is booked nearly 300 days a year. The mobile classroom on site will only accommodate approximately 20 students, and the utilities are grossly worn and barely adequate. Finally, the septic system is undersized for the capacity and the lighting structures and various small storage buildings are inadequate. Parking is currently 30 to 40 spaces less than what is needed for training class sizes. To comply with NC State law, Cabarrus Sheriff, Concord Police, and Kannapolis Police Departments use the range to qualify with their firearms annually. Additionally, the size of the agencies have doubled in size since opening.
Impact If Not Funded and Maximum Time it Can be Delayed
Operational implications for scheduling and possible long term environmental implications. 2017 is the maximum time the project can be delayed. There are no operating budget impacts.
Total Cost: $750,000
Years Funded: 2022, 2023, 2025
Building Chiller Addition at Sheriff's Administration
Project Description
Addition of one (1) Chiller in the mechanical room at the Sherriff's Administration building that provides HVAC cooling for both the Sherriff's Administration building and the Jail Housing.
Background & Justification/Status
Currently the Sheriff's Administration Building and Jail Housing building utilize two (2) chillers for HVAC cooling of the facilities. Both chillers have a manufacturer date of 2007. There is one large chiller (the primary chiller) and a secondary smaller chiller (the swing chiller). The original design of the mechanical room floor plan allows space for a third chiller to be added to decrease the load on both of the existing chillers while decreasing the dependency on the primary chiller for cooling during period of equipment downtime which has been steadily increasing. The swing chiller is not large enough to carry the load for the cooling of the complex therefore as the unit’s age a third chiller is necessary.
Impact If Not Funded and Maximum Time it Can be Delayed
If the project is not funded HVAC cooling capabilities for the SD Admin and Jail Housing building could be compromised.
Total Cost: $1,000,000
Years Funded: 2024
Animal Shelter Cremation Chamber Replacement
Project Description
Replacement of Animal Shelter cremation chamber which was installed in 2012.
Background & Justification/Status
The current cremation chamber at the Biomass gasification cremation chamber Animal Shelter was installed in 2012. The unit has been through several repairs including electrical, sensors, and refractory.
Impact If Not Funded and Maximum Time it Can be Delayed
Delaying unit replacement will increase repair costs, impact the efficiency of the unit and possibly cause harmful emissions.
Total Cost: $100,000
Years Funded: 2026
Northeast Cabarrus Radio Tower
Project Description
Radio Communications Tower and Facility needed for Northeastern Cabarrus County
Background & Justification/Status
Starting in July 2018, it was identified that Radio Communication is insufficient in the Northeastern part of Cabarrus County due to the terrain. NC HWY 49 which is one of Cabarrus County's frequently used highways has poor radio coverage starting at Fisher Rd and continues all the way to Earnhardt Shop Rd, and all the roads off of NC HWY 49 experience the same issue. Construction of a tower site in this part of Cabarrus County will provide coverage to NE Cabarrus, but also parts along NC HWY 200 , and some in Davidson/ Odell area of Cabarrus. Simultaneously, Concord is working to install RF equipment at the Davidson tower site that is in the process of planning/construction owned by the City of Charlotte to provide coverage to that part of the county as well. Ultimately providing whole county RF coverage for public safety and first responders.
Impact If Not Funded and Maximum Time it Can be Delayed
If not funded , it causes communication barriers between emergency communications centers and first responders. In many cases, the radio and radio communications is the lifeline between positive and negative outcomes. The goal is to have radio access available to any responder at the moment they need it.
Total Cost: $2,275,000
Years Funded: 2022
Animal Shelter Replacement
Project Description
Sheriff's Department Animal Shelter Replacement.
Background & Justification/Status
Currently the Animal Shelter operates at capacity and in some cases above capacity. The current facility is located on property that the county does not own. Expansion of the building footprint is no feasible due to topography, parking, and road access. Replacement of the facility at a different site location will be required.
Impact If Not Funded and Maximum Time it Can be Delayed
If the project is not funded in the requested timeframe current staff will continue to struggle with office space constraints and therefore the operations will be negatively impacted and the euthanasia rate will increase.
Total Cost: TBD
Years Funded: 2026
Sheriff's Office & Detention Center Generator Replacement(s)
Project Description
Replace the two (2) 1500 KW generators at the Sheriff's Office & Detention Center
Background & Justification/Status
These generators provide emergency power to the entire complex allowing all primary 911 and jail operations to run during times of power outages including inclement weather and disaster situations
Impact If Not Funded and Maximum Time it Can be Delayed
If the project is not funded emergency power at the complex can't be guaranteed and a disruption of services will be realized.
Total Cost: TBD
Years Funded: 2026
