Easthampton High School Building Project Easthampton City Council Meeting February 3, 2010

Easthampton High School Building Project

Easthampton City Council Meeting

February 3, 2010

CAOLO & BIENIEKASSOCIATES, INC.

Architecture Planning Interior Design

Presentation Agenda

• Introduction – Michael Buehrle, Chair EHS Building Committee

• Project Overview – Superintendent Carter

• Design Solution – Curtis Edgin, CBA

• Next Steps – Mel Overmoyer, SBS Owner’s Project Manager

• Questions & Answers

EasthamptonHigh School

Why the High School Project?• After more than 10 years of planning, the needs of

the Easthampton school facilities are significant • In 2005 Easthampton voters approved $1.2 million

to study Elementary & High Schools• EHS has been identified by MSBA as one of the top

50 schools in Massachusetts in need of funding• High School project satisfies more eligibility criteria

for State funding• EHS Accreditation status in jeopardy• EHS was chosen by Building Committee because

only one building project could receive funding• Does not require acquisition of additional land


Most Pressing Academic Needs

• On “Warning” status with NEASC accreditation

• Overcrowded program spaces

• Undersized classrooms per State standards

• Inadequate facilities for modern special programs

• Lacks infrastructure for current technology

• No auditorium for active music & drama programs

• Importance of “perception” of quality of schools


Most Pressing Building Deficiencies

• 1961 building does not meet modern building codes– Does not comply with ADA requirements for handicap accessibility – Building lacks sprinkler system– Building does not meet current structural code

• Building condition deficiencies– Poorly organized, inflexible building and space configurations– Outdated & inefficient windows– Structural cracking– Worn finishes

• Antiquated building operating systems– Inefficient and poorly controlled heating and ventilation systems– Inadequate electrical and data infrastructure


New EHS Building on Current Site

• Avoids costs & lack of land available for new site• Existing site maintains land use efficiency & provides

cost savings through use of adjacent Daley Field• Total project costs of renovation/addition solutions

are higher than a new building• Renovations require high costs for temporary facilities

which are not reimbursed by MSBA• New building reduces time of construction

inconvenience and disruption of phased renovation• New building results in a better facility than renovated


Feasibility Study Concept OptionsConcept A

Full Relocation - No Construction Phasing

Concept BPhased Relocation & Construction

Concept CNew Facility - No Relocation or Phasing

Project Cost $50,200,000 Project Cost $52,700,000 Project Cost $48,000,000

PROSReuse 87.5%

Good contractor staging area

Entire facility available for construction

CONSLess efficient

MSBA guidelines (new only)

Portables + temp facilities

Seismic retrofit

PROSReuse 76.8%

Good contractor staging area

PROS100% Design

Flexibility

100% MSBA guidelines

No Portables

Improved site & building circulation

Least Costly

CONSLimited on site

staging area

CONSConstruction in

Occupied facility

Phased construction

Longest duration

MSBA guidelines (new only)

Portables + temp facilities

Seismic retrofit

Temporary parking EasthamptonHigh School

APPROVED

APPROVED

by MSBA

by MSBA

11/18/0911/18/09

Springfield RepublicanNovember 19, 2009

Katherine P. Craven, Massachusetts School Building Authority Executive Director, said that Easthampton High School posed the clearest need for construction of an entirely new facility. She called the potential for renovation “very limited.”


Site Plan - New Facility

Bryan Ave.

Geryk Court

Will

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Zoning District: R-10

357,192 sq. ft. 80 ft.72 ft.

232 ft.65 ft.

37.5 ft.3

10.2%

357,192 sq. ft. 80 ft.87 ft.51 ft.63 ft.40 ft.

317.5%

10,000 sq. ft. 120 ft.

20 ft.10 ft.30 ft.40 ft.

325%

Min. Lot Area Min. FrontageMin. Front Yard SetbackMin. Side Yard SetbackMin. Rear Yard SetbackMax. Building HeightMax. Height, StoriesMax. Bldg. Coverage

ExistingProposedReq’d/Allowed


Aerial View

Bryan Ave.

GerykCourt

DaleyField E x i s t i n gE x i s t i n g

B u i l d i n gB u i l d i n g

ExistingParking


Garfield Ave.

Existing Driveway Willi

ston A

ve.

Taft Ave.

Aerial View


Southwest Elevation


Front Drive / Bus Drop Off


Ground Floor


Community Use


Main Entrance / Commons Area


Second Floor


2nd Floor Community Use


Third Floor


Main Entrance


Main Entrance viewed from Cafe / Commons Area


Auditorium



Budget being proposed to MSBA

• Total Project Budget $44,950,000

• Ineligible Costs ($750,000) (includes photovoltaics)

• Subtotal (Basis of Grant) $44,200,000

• Reimbursement Rate 61.84% (includes 2 points for green design)

• State Grant $27,300,000

• Easthampton Costs $17,650,000


Project Schedule

MSBA Board vote March 2010Easthampton City Council

02/03/10

Next Steps• Prepare & submit Schematic Design and

costs to MSBA• MSBA Board approves EHS Project Funding

Agreement• Easthampton holds debt exclusion vote

(must be within 365 days of MSBA - “FSA” / Feasibility Study Agreement)

• Complete final design & bid EHS project• Complete Construction of new EHS building• Demolish existing EHS building• School opens in new facility


March ’11

August ’13

Summer ‘13

Fall ‘13

February ‘10

March ‘10

May ‘10

The Future of our Schools

• Easthampton has serious school facility issues and it is time to look forward to the future for our children and community.

• Construction & Borrowing costs are both currently at historical lows.

• It is clear from MSBA, if Easthampton does not move forward with the Easthampton High School project, it will be many years before the city will be considered for any further funding assistance toward the school facilities.


The Future of our Community


State Treasurer Tim Cahill, who oversees the School Building Authority, said projects being built now will enjoy a savings in building costs thanks to the slow construction market.

"This is the time to build. Even though it is a tough time to be asking people for money, everyone seems to see the value of building now."

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Easthampton High School Building Project Easthampton City Council Meeting February 3, 2010