The expansion and renovation to the existing Mount Dora Public Safety Complex by ADG provides the police and fire departments with larger, more secure functional areas. This included a size-able fire administration area, municipal EOC, a vehicle sally port, booking and intake area, secure interview rooms, and a property and evidence storage / processing area. A new communications center with multiple computer monitors, high resolution screens, and camera images allows the communications department to efficiently monitor incoming service calls, officer locations, and response times. In addition, separate locker facilities, a new break room, and physical agility center allows officers adequate space for officer training and patrol preparation.
Among the technological innovations incorporated into the facility is a state-of-the-art security system. However, the need for secure personnel areas is balanced with community-friendly spaces including an open public lobby which gives residents separate and efficient access to city services and records. ADG’s design of the facility also incorporates energy efficiency features exceeding the most stringent energy code requirements, including appropriate lighting, window glazing, and sunshades.
Utilizing a phased approach to construction, the addition was built first to allow fire administration to move into the new addition. After the first phase, the existing portion of the building was extensively renovated to create a better workflow for police department operations. During construction, ADG visited the construction site weekly to monitor construction was being done in accordance with construction documents.
