Res.87-17 - Proposed acquisition of 5555 Perimeter Drive and Municipal Offices - Planning Update

Sep 15, 2026

Memorandum dated November 30, 2017 outlines the rationale for acquiring 5555 Perimeter Drive and relocating municipal functions to support long-term office needs. It summarizes prior departmental reorganization, facility expansions and renovations, and the inadequacy of alternative options such as fully rehabbing 5800 Shier Rings Road. The plan emphasizes consolidating City leadership and administrative offices, phased redevelopment, possible addition of annex and adjacent buildings, and repurposing or disposing of the 5800 site.

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Background

Facility reorganization and renovations

Acquisition rationale and civic campus vision

Recommendation

Approval of Resolution 87-17

To:Members of Dublin City CouncilFrom:Dana L.McDaniel,City Manager充老 Date:November 30,2017 Initiated By:Donna Goss,Director of DevelopmentVince Papsidero,FAICP,Director of Planning # Re:Res.87-17-Proposed acquisition of 5555 Perimeter Drive and Municipal OfficesPlanning Update ## Background Over the last three years,the City has reorganized its operating departments,divisions andsupport staff to better meet the needs of the community.As a result of grouping together divisionsand departments to achieve efficiencies,City facilities have required renovation and expansion.Most recently,the City has accomplished the following: o Expanded and renovated its Justice Center that houses the Department of Police,NorthwestRegional Emergency Communications Center and Municipal Court. o Expanded and renovated its Service Center to relocate the Engineering Division to theDepartment of Public Works and to co-locate Events staff with the Parks &RecreationDepartment administrative staff. Over the course of the last year,City staff have reviewed the practicality of renovating the 5800Shier Rings Road facility,which currently houses its Department of Development and theDepartment of Technology.Based upon a cost benefit assessment,it has been determined thatthe better use of public funds is in acquiring a new building,instead of investing the significantsum needed to fully rehab and upgrade the 5800 Building. In addition to this analysis,staff considered a broader strategy to consider the long-term needs ofthe City relative to office space and location.Issues have been raised regarding the adequacy ofCity Hall and its space limitations,the long term needs of Parks and Recreation and Eventsdepartments,as well as previous planning. Given this work and an acquisition opportunity that was presented to the City in the past year,staff is recommending the purchase of 5555 Perimeter Drive.This purchase would provide theopportunity to achieve the following: o Purchase a facility adjacent to existing City-owned property,thereby creating a larger civiccampus to serve the community. OPursue the realization of the City's 1997 and 2007 Community Plan wherein Coffman Parkand adjacent property would serve as the civic/government center for the City of Dublin. # Memo re:Acquisition of 5555 Perimeter Drive and Municipal Offices Planning UpdateNovember 30,2017Page 2 of 3 The red outline (approx.108 acres)shows the Civic Center area as defined in the 1997 Community Plan.The yellow highlighted area shows 5555 Perimeter,the only property not owned by the City. Plans for the existing facility and redevelopment of the adjacent property would be phased overtime.The first objective would be to relocate staff currently occupying City Hall to the 5555Perimeter building.This would consolidate the Office of the City Manager,Department of Finance,the Office of the Clerk of Council,and City Council.This new complex will facilitate more effectiveservices as the center of municipal government While further study is required to fully understand the programmatic needs,the long-term visionshows potential for two additional buildings to create the municipal complex.As conceptualized,anannex would be joined to the existing building to accommodate Council Chambers and meetingspace for boards and commissions and other community meetings.A central location in thecommunity with convenience for residents and easy access for visitors is essential. A second building,located adjacent to the Justice Center,could house staff currently located at5800 Shier Rings Road to include the Director of Development,Divisions of Economic Development,Planning and Building Standards;and the Department of Information Technology.While exact timing of moves and renovations are yet to be determined,with the addition of thesebuildings,the opportunity exists to: Memo re:Acquisition of 5555 Perimeter Drive and Municipal Offices Planning UpdateNovember 30,2017Page 3 of 3 o Re-pu

FAQs

What is the purpose of Resolution 87-17 on November 30, 2017?

Resolution 87-17 seeks approval of a term sheet to purchase property at 5555 Perimeter Drive for municipal purposes, supported by the accompanying planning update.

Why does the city favor acquiring 5555 Perimeter Drive instead of fully rehabbing 5800 Shier Rings Road?

A cost-benefit assessment concludes that acquiring a new building better uses public funds than investing a significant amount to fully rehab and upgrade the 5800 facility.

What municipal functions would be consolidated after the proposed purchase?

The plan would relocate staff from City Hall to the 5555 Perimeter building, consolidating the City Manager’s Office, Department of Finance, Clerk of Council, and City Council, with additional potential expansions over time.

Sep 15, 2026

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