Hillsborough County Public Schools Facilities
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, July 17, 2007
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

WEST SHORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
RENOVATION
APPROVAL OF SCHEMATIC DESIGN PHASE

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

On February 13, 2007, the Board appointed Rowe Architects, Inc. and JBD Construction, Inc. to provide design and construction management services. The renovation of existing facilities includes repair of roof leaks, repairs to plaster walls, interior painting, installation of fire sprinklers and new parent drop-off, upgrades to emergency lighting, telephone, voice/data, closed circuit television (CCTV), and security systems, replacement of fire alarm system and instructional aids, removal of carpet and refinishing of existing hardwood floors, and handicap upgrades to door hardware, thresholds, and building entries.

Approval of the schematic design phase will allow the architect to proceed with design development documents. Project completion is scheduled for the 2008-09 school year.

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 $1,430,000. The estimate of probable cost is $1,430,000. This item is included in the District Capital Outlay: 2 Mill.

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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