City Engineer Rod Johnson provided the Civic Center Resolution Task Force with a presentation on potential renovations to the Barnett Arena, addressing ADA, Life Safety and Enhancement issues.
Among the improvements detailed by Johnson included the following:
*New second floor entrance from the West Concourse to the South Balcony level;
*Additional stairs leading to second floor entrance from the south at the balcony level;
*Accessible ramp to the second floor entrance from the south at balcony level;
*Build a new South Balcony with accessible seating and access to the west and east sides of the Arena;
*New accessible seating on the east side of the Arena;
*Handrails on Arena seating stairs;
*Accessible concessions, restrooms and shower rooms;
*Air quality improvements;
*Fire alarm improvements; and
*Emergency egress improvements.
The Task Force approved seeking Council authorization for a market analysis study that would explore costs of renovations and upgrades to the Barnett Arena as well as addressing costs for a larger facility.