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Additional Spaee Alternatives In preparing the Lieense Center's 5-Year Strategie Plan, several site loeations were identified for consideration in meeting the License Center's long-term space needs. They included: 1) Lexington Shopping Center (existing location) 2) Skating Center 3) VFW Building 4) Firc Station #2 It should be noted that a comprehensive analysis has not been completed for any of these sites. The initial evaluation was cursory in nature, and designed to identify sites that appeared attractive within an overall business plan. It should also be noted, that only Option #1 presents an immediate solution. All other options would likely require a minimum of 18 months before space availability could be secured. Option #4 presents a potential option for the long-term future. The Fire Department Strategic Plan does include a scenario where the station is no longer needed. The advantages of this site are that it is an existing City facility requiring no acquisition costs or on-going rent. It's also a highly visible location. Site concerns would include the renovation costs, availability of parking, and lost synergy with the City Hall campus. With regard to Option #3, it is known that the VFW is exploring the option of selling their building. The location is desirable as it is near the City Hall campus, has ample space and parking, and is close to the existing location which would make it fairly easy to redirect customers to this new site. There are a number of concerns with the age and condition of the building however, as well as the costs for acquisition and renovation. Option #2 also presents a potentially viable location long-term. It would keep the License Center connected to the City Hall campus; it would alleviate the need to pay rent, and would take advantage of available parking and access. The primary concern with this site is the cost of adding on to the Skating Center. A secondary concern would be the public perception of adding new City facilities on campus in a relatively short timeframe after other campus facility expansions took place. Arguably, one could question why the City didn't do this in conjunction with other on-site construction. In response, there was general concern at the time over availability of parking, but more importantly, there was some concern as to the overall viability of operating a local Deputy Registrar office given actions that were taking place at the State Level. While, these concerns have been alleviated for the immediate future (3-5 years), they nonetheless remain for the extended future. Finally, Option # I remains viable. Clearly, this presents the least expensive option in the short term. It also would require no venue location with little or no disruption in services. It is known that additional space is available immediately adjacent to the existing space. However, in contrast to being located on City property, the License Center would continue to pay rent. 2