Jan 09, 2016
2009-10 Capital Improvement Project
PROJECT GOALS -Health and Safety
Energy Performance Infrastructure Improvements
• The focus of the project will be on health and safety infrastructure improvements and reducing the district’s utility bills.– Roofs (replace and insulate 101,414 ft²)– Boilers (2–1958, 2–1976, 1–1986, and 1–1990)– Asbestos abatement (approx. 60 classrooms)– High school entrance – revamp guidance and
principal’s offices– Concrete sidewalks, stairs, and doorways– Card swipes
Rockwell Roof – 27,370 ft²
Rockwell Roof - new
Rockwell Roof – Separate Voter Referendum
• Purpose– To replace approximately 5,100 ft² of the worst
areas this school year.
• Cost– $87,800 – architect’s estimate– ($76,737) – state aid payable next school year– $11,063 – net cost (budgeted in 2009-10)
Wheeler Hot Water Boilers - 1958
Rockwell Steam Boilers – 1986 & 1990
Rockwell – Asbestos Floor Tile,30 classrooms
Wheeler Gym Lighting - old
Wheeler Gym Lighting - new
Jr/Sr High School Entrance
Jr/Sr High School Sidewalks
Upgraded Science Room - 2008
Industrial Arts Building
Drainage Improvements - 1990
Expanding the District Office by 1,250 ft² will:Create a Technology Office at Rockwell for 5 IT Technicians (PRIMARY OBJECTIVE) Create a conference room for professional developmentAdd District Office for Asst. Superintendent Curriculum, Instruction and Special Education
Project Schedule
Architectural RFP September 29, 2009
Architectural selection October 20, 2009
Public Forum – Rockwell January 14, 2010
Public Forum – High School
January 21, 2010
Voter Referendum February 9, 2010
Final design complete June, 2010
NYSED approval January, 2011
Contractor/project award
April, 2011
Project completion August, 2012
Financing
• Parameters for the district’s financial consultant (Fiscal Advisors)– Goal is to MAINTAIN THE CURRENT TAX RATE– 95% or more of the project is eligible for building aid
reimbursement at a rate of 87.4%.– Use available fund balance per voter referendum.– Existing serial bond retires June 15, 2010.
• Result ~ $10,655,000 Project
In Conclusion…
• Health and safety of students, staff, and community members.
• Ongoing energy efficiency improvements to reduce utility use and cost.
• Control project costs to maintain the current tax rate.
Questions or Comments
• Please refer questions and comments to either –– Joseph Rotella, Superintendent of Schools,
(315) 552-5000 or [email protected]– Steven Smith, Business Administrator,
(315) 552-5001 or [email protected]
Onondaga Central School District4466 South Onondaga Road
Nedrow, NY 13120