Who will use the facility? Can it be used by other departments who can share operation costs and provide additional revenue? How will the facility operate on a

daily basis? Will multiple agencies share the facility?

How will the facility provide optimum efficiency? Which training equipment and props are the highest priority?

How much land is needed? What is the best location? What will it cost to build the center?

What will it cost to operate?

What funding opportunities are available? What are the budget cycle impacts and funding timetables?

What are the operational and financial expectations? Why should the facility be funded? What are the long term benefits?