Resolution approving for the plans, specifications, form of contract, and cost estimate for the new100-Yard Outdoor Range Project.

The Southwest Iowa Training Center (SWITC), including the existing three firearms ranges was built in 2005 – including two 25-yard, 10 lane indoor firearms ranges and a 50-yard outdoor firearms range.  The SWITC was originally designed with a 100-yard firearms range, but it was not constructed due to funding limitations. The addition of a 100-yard firearms range would fill a critical need and expand law enforcement training opportunities for CBPD, the Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Department, and the 35 other agencies that use the SWITC. 

With the construction documents completed, the next step in the process is to set a public hearing to let the bid for construction of the range.  The estimated cost for this portion of project is $1,645,080.00. Funding for the total project will be split equally with Pottawattamie County. There was also a target system acquired for this project under Resolution No. 20-240. Our portion of the total project costs are covered by the GO bonds ($648,000.00), seized asset fund ($100,000.00), and the remainder from the general fund (estimated at $752,000.00).

I recommend that the City Council adopt the resolution to hold the Public Hearing for the100-Yard Outdoor Range Project for February 8, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.