board of trustees meeting november 20, 2012. on may 15, 2012 board of trustees authorized...
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History / Background
On May 15, 2012 Board of Trustees authorized Administration to pursue a feasibility study and cost analysis to retain the current planetarium
On August 21, 2012 Administration presented results of the feasibility study and cost analysis and recommended to: Retain the entire two story Planetarium building Retain classrooms 101, 102, and 205 Provide new elevator
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Proposed Cost Estimate
Project Budget $5M Includes: ▪ Construction budget $2.95M
▪ Architect fees
▪ Structural, Electrical, Mechanical, & Civil Engineering fees▪ DSA fees ▪ Project Management, etc.
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Update
The state funding of the Cunningham Science and Mathematics Replacement Project includes the demolition of the Cunningham building
Administration has conferred with the Chancellor’s Office who has requested a written proposal to retain the two story Planetarium building
The Final Project Proposal (FPP) approved by the State in 2008 included an 80 seat planetarium and 2 classrooms yet remains unfunded 4
Floor Plan - First Floor
PLANETARIUM
ELEVATOR
CLASSROOM
CLASSROOM
C101 & C102 FTES in 2011-12 = 164.2 6
Recommendation
Proceed with the Planetarium Preservation Project; and
Submit a written proposal to the Chancellor’s Office excluding the Clever Planetarium and classrooms 101, 102, and 205 from the demolition of the Cunningham building; and
Withdraw the approved 2008 Final Project Proposal (FPP) for a new planetarium. 9
Recommended Funding
Approve $5 million from Measure L Bond Contingency
Contingency balance as of September 30, 2012: $15,170,585
Estimated savings from existing projects returned to contingency: $2,750,000 +/-
Estimated Contingency funds available: $17,920,585
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Further Recommendation Budget annual costs from the
General Fund, starting in 2013-2014 Planetarium Tech/Coordinator:
$60,300 Marketing budget: $10,000
Collaborate with faculty to create curriculum and programs to use the planetarium as a lab/lecture space
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