Hillsborough County Public Schools Facilities
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, March 13, 2007
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

KNIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
RENOVATION
APPROVAL OF DESIGN DEVELOPMENT PHASE

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

On July 11, 2006, the Board appointed Reynolds, Smith and Hills, Inc. and Mathews Construction to provide design and construction management services. The renovation of existing facilities will provide a new walkway canopy and fire sprinkler system, reconfiguration of driveways and visitor parking, interior and exterior painting, and replacement of roof, plumbing fixtures, exterior doors, low voltage systems, and heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment.

Approval of the design development phase will allow the architect to proceed with construction documents. Project completion is scheduled for July 2008.

ANNUAL DISTRICT GOAL(S) AND CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTOR(S)

Provide adequate school facilities for the accomplishment of all District Goals and Critical Success Factors.

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes)

The project is currently funded at $3,450,000. The estimate of probable cost is $3,437,529. This item is included in the Public Education Capital Outlay (PECO) Construction 06-07 and Community Investment Tax (CIT) 06.

EVALUATION

SUBMITTED BY:

J. Thomas Blackwell
General Manager of Construction
(813) 272-4112
Cathy L. Valdes
Chief Facilities Officer
(813) 272-4004
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20070313_235 * Section E Item# 6.12b