Northville Township, MI
Northville Township had been experiencing tremendous growth and their public service facilities were straining to keep pace with demands.
PMC helped the Township develop a project that was fiscally responsible and cutting edge. Using careful analysis and effective communication, the new municipal facilities became reality.
Challenges
Funding: Needed voter approval to use available millage capacity to fund the needed facilities.
Minimize Disruption: Police headquarters renovations had to be done while the facility was operational.
Time and Expertise: The Township had acquired a piece of property, but was lacking a sound implementation plan. Simultaneous completion of all three facilities exceeded staff capacity.
Solutions
Working with the Township, PMC was able to identify methods for how to reduce project costs and establish a budget that would be acceptable to the Township and voters.
Through the use of PMC's contracts and processes, the Township was able to save over $1 million in change order expenses.
Through competitive bidding and value engineering, the Township was able to afford more facility than originally anticipated.
Project Details
- Completion: 2005
- Cost: $15.5 million
- Size: Three projects totaling 80,000 square feet of new space
- Services: Feasibility study, Financing strategy, Strategic real estate planning, Owner representation, Site due diligence, Competitive bidding, Project coordination, Furniture procurement, Move management
- Results: The Township now has a modern municipal complex that will serve them for many years.
PMC Project Team
- Paul Rivetto — Owner representation, site due diligence, competitive bidding, project coordination, furniture procurement, move management
- Greg VanKirk — Feasibility study, financing strategy, strategic real estate planning
Architect Contact Information
Dan Jerome, French Associates 248-656-1377