HomeMy WebLinkAboutI. C. Law Enforcement Training Academy (LETA) Update 3.11.2025LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING ACADEMY
(LETA) UPDATE
LJ Hansen, Public Works Director March 11, 2025
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UPDATE AGENDA
•Background & Current Facility Issues
•Work since last update
•Presentation of a conceptual layout – independent of
location
•Staff are seeking feedback from City Council
•Seeking feedback regarding location
•Seeking feedback regarding conceptual layout
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BACKGROUND
•City Police (VBPD) and Sheriffs (VBSO) have utilized the old Seatack Elementary School for training purposes since 2000
•The Law Enforcement Training Academy (LETA) is one of three sites utilized (Creeds Training Facility & Xe in Moyock, NC) for the training of these officers
•The LETA facility is relatively unchanged since its utilization as an elementary school
•The LETA facility is currently being leased to the City, by the VB School District
FACILITY ISSUES
•The building is over 50 years old and does not contain enough room or technology to adequately serve its intended purpose
•Most facilities (including restrooms) were constructed and outfitted with fixtures for elementary aged children
•The school is prone to flooding under storm events and is subject to jet noise issues
•The facility lacks the appropriate security measures to adequately protect students, faculty and staff
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PREVIOUS WORK
•A CIP proposal was made in 2018 but funded only for
studies to date
•In 2019 a space needs analysis was performed, in
conjunction with the VBPD and VBSO – Estimated at
approximately 60,000 sq-ft
•From 2019-2022 a number of possible sites have been
discussed (Leroy Road, existing location, Creeds and
unsolicited submittals from 3rd parties)
•A final determination of location has not been made
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UPDATED STUDY
•Following a January 2023 presentation to City Council,
staff were directed to re-visit the basis of design and
come up with updated requirements
•Staff, along with the City’s consultant met with
representatives of the VB Police Department (VBPD)
and the VB Sheriff’s Office (VBSO) to identify space,
facilities and equipment requirements for both
organizations
•The City’s consultant generated a potential concept for
what this facility might look like
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UPDATED SPACE NEEDS
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DESIGN CONCEPT
Design Purpose & Features:
•The new LETA facility is broken down into 3 constituent parts; mental,
physical and legacy; further defined as appealing to the mind / body /
spirit.
•There are 2 primary entrances to the new facility; one for the Academy/
Cadets and another for the Law Enforcement Administrators / Public.
•The Main Public Entry leads directly to the auditorium and multi-purpose
space, including an open exhibit hall in the Lobby.
•Design includes a Legacy Memorial Garden, commemorating and
honoring those who have lost their lives in defense of their community.
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DESIGN CONCEPT
Building Area
First Floor 77,000 SF
Second Floor 54,000 SF
Total GSF 131,000 SF
Estimate of Probable Cost (Concept Estimate)
The total construction estimate is: $82.6 M – Based upon finished floor
space of the concept (Excluding design, site development and FF&E)
•Estimate covers construction only (building and site related construction
costs.) No cost have been included for FF&E or site access/development
•Design Study only. A comprehensive design for the facility is not
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CONCEPT SCHEDULE
Project Schedule (Neglecting site development)
Design Phases: 18 months
•City Review / Permitting
•Bidding / Negotiations & Award
•Construction Duration
•FFE / Move In
Construction could begin approximately 28-30 months
after design begins – Funding dependent
Construction estimated to be 24-30 months
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ITA SITE OPTION
Site Options:
•Existing site of the LETA facility
was utilized for this study
•Public Works has considered
alternative locations, including
Area 6 of the ITA. This area has
been designated for city municipal
services.
•Estimate did not include site
development costs for this
location
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PROCESS & NEXT STEPS
•Meeting with stakeholders
•Development of concept
•Review concept with City Manager
•Review concept with City Council (Here today)
•Review comments with stakeholders
•Proceed to design with concept revisions - (Funding dependent)
•Construction - (Funding dependent)
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SEEKING FEEDBACK
•After review of all locations, PW staff are now recommending
construction in the ITA – requesting confirmation
•Other opportunities for existing site
•Support for this concept was expressed during ITA
discussion
•Additional development costs
•Feedback on concept
•Additional design updates will be shared through budget
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Questions/Discussion
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