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Findings and Recommendations 9 findings
F1
The Civic Center interior spaces have deteriorated due to a lack of long-term strategic facilities management planning.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
By January 1, 2028, the Board of Supervisors should approve and fund a comprehensive Conditions and Uses Assessment Report / Facilities Asset Management Plan for the Civic Center. The Report / Plan should analyze current uses of the Civic Center and the entire Campus, and plan for its future.
F2
The Civic Center interior spaces have deteriorated due to insufficient resources and staffing in the Department of Public Works and its Facilities Maintenance Division.
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R1
By January 1, 2028, the Board of Supervisors should approve and fund a comprehensive Conditions and Uses Assessment Report / Facilities Asset Management Plan for the Civic Center. The Report / Plan should analyze current uses of the Civic Center and the entire Campus, and plan for its future.
F3
Previously approved County budgets have not provided for major replacements and maintenance for the Civic Center. Additional funding will need to be allocated to address these shortcomings.
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R1
By January 1, 2028, the Board of Supervisors should approve and fund a comprehensive Conditions and Uses Assessment Report / Facilities Asset Management Plan for the Civic Center. The Report / Plan should analyze current uses of the Civic Center and the entire Campus, and plan for its future.
F4
The Civic Center does not meet modern security standards.
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R3
By January 1, 2028, the Board of Supervisors should approve and fund a full security and safety study for the Marin County-managed portions of the Civic Center building.
F5
The Civic Center is large enough and important enough to require additional advocates other than the Department of Public Works. No County body is empowered to make the Civic Center a great place to work and visit, inside and out. Although entities are tasked with historical preservation and maintenance, no entity takes a holistic view of the building in regard to long-term functionality, financing, and sustainability.
Related Recommendations (2)
R1
By January 1, 2028, the Board of Supervisors should approve and fund a comprehensive Conditions and Uses Assessment Report / Facilities Asset Management Plan for the Civic Center. The Report / Plan should analyze current uses of the Civic Center and the entire Campus, and plan for its future.
R2
By January 1, 2027, the Board of Supervisors should appoint a commission consisting of County staff and members of the public that focuses on long-term revitalization of the Civic Center, including improvements to the uses and functionality of the work and community spaces. This commission should make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors regarding future planning and uses, facilitate community engagement, encourage public- private partnerships, support philanthropic funding, and monitor the progress of planned maintenance and improvements.
F6
The Design Guidelines used by DPW, Facilities Maintenance, and Parks staff are over 20 years old and should be updated.
No recommendations for this finding
F7
The Civic Center Campus is underutilized as a gathering place for members of the Marin community. Despite enthusiasm for it to become a community gathering spot — a true “third place” — it has not had sufficient planning or monies allocated to achieve such a goal.
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R5
By June 30, 2027, the Board of Supervisors should direct County staff to explore and report back on expanding the availability of the Civic Center as a venue for celebratory events such as wedding ceremonies, adoption finalizations, and a place to observe other moments that are especially memorable in the lives of Marin residents.
F8
Public-private partnerships have been a useful tool to renovate other public buildings.
No recommendations for this finding
F9
The Civic Center building is confusing and hard to navigate. Modern, clear maps and signage, at the Civic Center, on the Campus grounds and online, would help residents and visitors alike.
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R4
By January 1, 2028, the Board of Supervisors should direct the Department of Public Works to update the Civic Center Building and Campus maps across all formats (online, physical, etc.) in order to improve routes to and navigation within the building and campus.
In the News 1
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Marin grand jury urges more investment in Civic Center - Marin Independent Journal
Marin Independent Journal
· June 16, 2026