Hillsborough County Public Schools Facilities
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, July 15, 2008
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve Design Development Phase for Classroom and Cafeteria Addition at
Ruskin Elementary School

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

On May 6, 2008, the Board approved the amendment of the existing architectural agreement with Wilder Architecture, Inc., the architect of record for the recently completed renovation project, to provide architectural services for a new addition which replaces older portions of the facility. The scope of work provides for an additional 16 classrooms and a cafeteria. Project completion is scheduled for October 2009.

Approval of the design development phase will allow the architect to proceed with construction documents.

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 $4,035,133. The estimate of probable cost is $4,034,250. This item is included in the District Capital Outlay: Certificates of Participation Series (CoPS) 2004B.

EVALUATION

SUBMITTED BY: Eugene Runnels, Project Coordinator

Rory Salimbene
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.#20080715_295 * Section A Item# 6.11