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Nature Center/Bait Shop Replacement Project
A Look at the Past, Present, and Future
The Structure’s History: • Built in the early 1970s and used as the starting point for prospective
buyers who were fed breakfast off of grills
• Began as an open pavilion with a roof, support posts, and a gravel pad
• Structure was enclosed with outside walls in the early 1980s; and later, a cement floor was poured.
• Insulation and interior walls were added in the late ‘80s
• During it’s life, the building has served as: a sales facility, a recreation center, restaurant, real estate sales office, Nature Center, and Bait Shop.
Constructing walls on the original pavilion structure
Completed enclosure of pavilion structure
Nature Center - End of Season, 2014
Bait Shop - End of Season, 2014
Existing Nature Center/Bait Shop Floor Plan
Propane Tank
Outside Storage Shed
Bathroom 32 SF
Closet 31 SF
Mechanical Room 73 SF DISPLAY
100 SF
CRAFT/KIDS COLORING 109 SF
Design Study Report – August 2014 Willett, Hofmann & Associates, Inc.
Architect's Findings:
• Asphalt shingles are showing staining and are deteriorated/damaged
• Ramp does not meet Illinois Accessibility Code requirements
• Door threshold does not meet Illinois Accessibility Code requirements
• Wood siding or trim is missing or damaged
• Heavy timber wall is rotted and moving
• Material has eroded from under slab, causing irregular settling
• Insects and rodents are under and in the slab and building
• Floor tile cracking due to differential slab settling
• Damaged ceiling tile from roof leak
• Congested mechanical room does not provide required clearances
• No perimeter building foundation system
Architect's Findings:
Not in compliance with current building codes: • Energy Conservation Code
• Illinois Accessibility Code
• International Building Code
• International Mechanical Code
• National Electric Code
• Illinois Plumbing Code
• National Fire Protection Agency
Accessibility
This amenity is the only one remaining in Woodhaven that is not accessible to all Owners and their guests, and meets no ADA codes.
Heaving of floor inside bait shop
Visible Structural Deficiencies
Visible Structural Deficiencies
Undermining of cement Corners rotting
Visible Structural Deficiencies
More undermining
Visible Structural Deficiencies
Outside wall pulling away Water damage/rotting
Visible Structural Deficiencies
Visible Structural Deficiencies
Proximity to main roadway
Visible Structural Deficiencies
Cement slab undermining
Visible Structural Deficiencies
Electric Utilities
Nature Center entry door frame deterioration.
Visible Structural Deficiencies
Door threshold rotted off in 2015 and replaced.
Visible Structural Deficiencies
Deteriorated Roof -shingles had to be replaced in 2016.
Visible Structural Deficiencies
Leaking Roof
Visible Structural Deficiencies
Visible Structural Deficiencies
Rotting of exterior walls and window frames
Visible Structural Deficiencies
Visible Structural Deficiencies
All corners of building are rotting away
Communication Hub - 73 sq. ft. o Communications Hub
• Demark for fiber optic cabling • Demark for pay phones • Main switch for internet access
for all facilities on property o Furnace
o Janitorial Supplies
o Nature Center storage • Nature Center Display items • Craft Supplies • Popcorn Machine
Bait Shop’s Prep Station & Inventory Storage
Inventory Storage Room Off-Floor Work Area (Re-spool Fishing Line, etc) Copier Room Lunch Room Bait Prep Area Only sink in the building, besides public rest room Average sales for Bait Shop $40,000 Average number of fishing licenses sold annually 1500 Average cost of inventory on hand $9,600
Preparing bait for Sale
Staff packs approximatly 4,000 dozen nightcrawlers throughout the season, in addition to 36,000 wax worms and 25 pounds of leeches.
Packing our own bait vs. prepackaged, reduces our cost by 50%
Nature Center Interior Challenges
• Holes in the ceiling panels • No designated work space for display development • No designated work space for program preparation • Not enough storage for program supplies • Inefficient ventilation, doors, and windows result in loss of cool
air in the summer/heat in the winter • Window sills water stained and deteriorating • Limited space for animals and their upkeep/supplies
Replacement vs.Renovation of Existing Building
● According to the architect, because this building does not meet any current codes, the cost to renovate would be comparable to new construction on square foot basis.
● Increased energy efficiency, lowered expenses
● Provide more display area, potential to increase revenue for Bait Shop
● New Site Plan would add to the overall aesthetics of the area
• Improves parking and traffic flow
• Moves the facility away from the roadway, to a more conducive surrounding
Preliminary New Facility Floor Plan
Base Building Specified in June 2015 Bid Letting
Overall Site Plan Trailer parking
Screen porch
Bike rack
Building Construction $503,200
Professional Fees $ 46,800
Civil Site Construction $ 75,000
Building Demolition $ 10,000
Relocate Communication $ 5,000
Display Development $ 10,000
Contingency $ 10,000
2014 Projected Budget - $660,000
Architect’s Revised Estimated Cost for 2017 Building Construction $650,000
Professional Fees $ 25,000
Civil Site Work $115,000
Sub-Total $765,000
Contingency @ 10% $ 76,500
Sub-Total $841,500
*does not include demolition, communication cable tie-in, display setup estimated at $35,000.
Bid Alternates
Because actual costs cannot be determined until a project goes out to bid, alternates are integrated into the documents to provide flexibility and cost effectivness at the time of bidding. Variations are provided for design, siding, roofing, flooring, lighting, landscape, and parking.
2016 Sample Alternate Option
Alternative Option to Original Proposed Building
Eliminates:
• screen porch
• front entry porch/overhang
• log cabin, fiber cement, and plywood siding options
• integrally colored concrete floor finish
• metal roofing
• resealing of existing parking lot
• limestone paths and bollard lighting
Estimated Budget for Alternate Building - $708,000
Building Construction $516,275
Professional Fees $ 25,000
Civil Site Work $ 97,750
Communications Relocation $ 13,000
Building Demolition $ 10,000
Misc. Needs i.e. shelving, display $ 6,000
Contingency $ 40,000
FUNDING
The Nature Center/Bait Shop is a replacement project, allocations have been accumulating for many years in the restricted accounts. Even though recent estimates have increased, adjustments to your reserve funding can be spread out over years to absorb the difference.
Bait Shop Services
• Fishing License renewals • Hunting License renewals • Watercraft Usage Stamps • Bait and Tackle Sales • Re-spool fishing line • Fishing tips
• Where to begin • What to use
Picture Display Wall
Nature Center
“If it weren’t for Nature there would be no Woodhaven”
This banner hangs just inside the door of the Nature Center, and serves as a reminder to Property Owners and their guests of our shared responsibility to protect our natural surroundings. The Nature Center strives to educate property owners about nature and what they will encounter while on property through various programs, activities and displays.
Nature Center
Educational Animal Diorama
Main Display wall highlights seasonal programming.
Educational Displays on what you might encounter on your lot or while you and your guests are on property.
Displays
Educational Displays
Nature Center Programming • Replanting
• Fishing
• Cooking over a Campfire
• Campfires w/Stories & Music
• Historical Impersonators*
• Dulcimer Player & Lincoln Storytelling w/ Mike Anderson*
• “A Zoo to you” Exotic Pets *
• Pumpkin Carving w/Steve Dahlke
• Furry Friends Program*
• Chainsaw Carving w/ TC Gill
• Bats Program*
• Fox Valley Wildlife*
• Northern Illinois Raptor Rehab*
• Jim Nesci w/Cold Blooded Creatures
* Programs like these could utilize the screen porch
Programming Continued...
● Living off the Land Lecture Series • Canning Demonstration • Beetalk w/ Bill Johnson • Honey Extraction Demonstration • Herb Gardening • Fish Scaling & Filleting
● Cider Pressing
● Wool Spinning Demonstration*
● PBS Pals Childrens’ Program*
● Discovery Museum Space Program
● Astronomy w/Wayne Fry
● Girl Scout programs*
● Nature Hikes
● Farmers’ Market
● Adult Fine Arts Series*
* Programs like these could utilize the screen porch
Girl Scout Programs
Discussion with Nature Center
Staff
Cider Pressing
Wool Spinning Demonstration
PBS Children’s Program
Young children’s program with PBS cartoons.
Limited space for children and parents
Ideal program for use of screen porch and projector
Herb Gardening and Preserving Program
Bruce Black from the University of Illinois
Extension Office
Future Displays & Programming
● Develop Displays providing information on: • Preservation areas • Invasive species threatening our natural environment • Geology of the area, which made the area unique • Threatened & Endangered species among us • What should I plant on my property? • Weather and its relationship to Nature (Wind farms/Tornado
etc.)
● Hands on programs
• Microscopes
• Collecting critters
• Nature hikes learning about our unique environments
• Self-Guided Hikes with species identification
• Welcoming Property Owners to present on areas where they have a
special skill or knowledge
● Nature clubs • Younger children and teen programs & activities
Future Displays & Programming
Future Junior & Senior Naturalist Program This program will offer environmental education in natural resources, conservation, preservation and so much more!
Activities
Nature Bingo
Coloring Contests
* Programs like these could utilize the screen porch
Crafts Memories
Creativity
Smiles
* Programs like these could utilize the screen porch
Making family and friend connections while learning the importance of crafting with natural materials, repurposing materials, and upcycling.
● Fire Starters 3 Ways
● Twig Picture Frame
● Patriotic Wreath
● Beachy Flower Vases
● Tissue Paper Lighted Bottles
● Denim Jean Wall Hanging Organizer
● Hanging Outdoor Bird Seed Ornaments
● Tree Cookie Snowmen and Holiday Garland
● Mummy Treat Filled Jars and Fall Leaf Lantern
*All Natural Crafting Classes had to be housed in another facility to allow for space
Natural Crafts
“This year has been difficult in the sense I don't have a place for my materials. The filing
cabinet does not have room for my research, programing, materials, books, or items I need
to file. I carry my papers, calendar, books and materials back and forth every day in a
backpack, that is getting quite heavy. My Natural Crafts cannot always be accommodated
for at the Nature Center because I need a heat source, microwave, several outlets, water,
a place to clean up and for the participants to clean up if necessary. I have crafting items
stored in three locations due to space limitations. I also have crafts in my vehicle because I
have to move them from building to building to set up and also to prepare an example. I
have virtually no room to create/make a display and leave any materials out. ”
Tammy Trost , Nature Center/Bait Shop Attendant
Accessibility Building Safety and Health Energy Efficient Program Space Increased Program Options Proper Housing for Communication Utilities Display Space Storage Space Aesthetics Meeting with Woodhaven Standards Increased parking, accommodating to boat trailers
A COMMITMENT TO WOODHAVEN’S FUTURE
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