Critical Infrastructure
On Target Caution Below Plan No Target
2.1.a. Administrative office spaceWhat This Graph Tells Us
This graph shows us the square footage of occupied space v. required administrative space over time when compared to Skagit County's actual and predicted populations. Data will be updated annually in January. Staff used Growth Management Act forecasts to establish administrative space requirements and long range space requirements should be periodically updated with assistance from a planning consultant.
Measure Status Legend
Green - Occupied space is > 90% of requirement
Yellow - Occupied space is >= 80% of requirement
Red - Occupied space is < 80% of requirement
Why This Measure Matters
Lack of adequate space, primarily in the downtown Law & Justice Campus, have created operational inefficiencies that increase costs and exposure to risks. Departments have been distributed into multiple small spaces due to limited availability of larger spaces. The uncertainty in length of some trials and legal representative readiness combined with a low inventory of courtrooms eliminates schedule agility to maximize efficiency.
What’s the Story?
The County has unsustainably leased Law & Justice office space as population and legal services exceeded building capacity, and repurposing the old jail in the Public Safety Building does not provide a good return on investment. The 100-year-old Courthouse can continue to provide legal offices, although the floor plan is not well suited for safely congregating large groups of people or support efficient court security screening.
Target
Reporting Frequency
Annually
For more information on the Skagit County Strategic Plan, please contact:
Jenn Rogers, Communications Manager
[email protected]
(360)-416-1300
For more information on the Skagit County Strategic Plan, please contact:
Jenn Rogers, Communications Manager
[email protected]
(360)-416-1300