City of Oak Creek

Common Council Report

Meeting Date:  April 17, 2007

Item No.:        

Recommendation:  That the Common Council create a Civic Center steering committee to further study and make recommendations regarding the design of new buildings (size, shape and style) to be constructed and also site design considerations for the Oak Creek Civic Center.  Further, that the Common Council create a Library foundation, supported by community businesses and individual donors to assist in funding the amenities that would make the new library a truly inviting place to gather and learn.

Background:  The Ad Hoc Committee on City Facility Space Needs was appointed in February of 2006 by the Mayor and Common Council to study the Civic Center complex and report back to the Council.  The individuals appointed to the committee membership are a cross section of the community.  The committee was assigned the task of studying the existing Civic Center complex and to make recommendations to better serve the City and its constituents in the most cost effective manner.  The committee was also directed to research the future needs of City of Oak Creek constituents relative to their use of the Civic Center. The committee has met over the past 13 months and has studied the existing buildings and functions at the civic center.  The attached report is a compilation of the findings and recommendations of the committee.

Fiscal Impact:  The efforts of this committee had no direct cost to the city, however the recommended Steering Committee will require outside assistance from consultants to advance the project.

Prepared by: Ad Hoc Committee on City Facility Space Needs	Respectfully submitted, Patrick DeGrave City Administrator
Fiscal Review by: Beverly A. Buretta, CMC City Clerk