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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, February 22, 2011
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve Schematic Design and Design Development Phases for Renovation at Caminiti Exceptional Center
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

On October 5, 2010, the Board appointed Holmes Hepner and Associates Architects, Inc. to provide design services.  On October 26, 2010, the Board appointed HCBeck, Ltd. to provide construction management services.  The renovation of existing facilities includes redesign of the Administration area for more efficient circulation; remodeling of the Media Center to accommodate technology and student access; additional parking spaces and exterior canopy; a new stage area in the Multi-purpose Room for school assemblies and graduation; new data, intercom, telephone, security, fire alarm and fire sprinkler systems throughout the campus; new fencing and signage; repairs and modifications to roof, walls and windows to eliminate moisture intrusion and improve energy efficiency; handicap accessibility improvements and correction of life safety deficiencies; new classroom aids; and new energy efficient lighting.  Project completion is scheduled for August 2011.

Approval of the schematic design and design development phases will allow the architect to proceed with construction documents. 

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Construct and maintain facilities that create an environment conducive to teaching and learning
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)

The project is currently funded at $3,683,811.  The estimate of probable cost is $3,679,917.  This item is included in the District Capital Outlay:  Local Millage.

EVALUATION
SUBMITTED BY:  Ellis Curry, Project Coordinator
Rory Salimbene   Cathy L. Valdes
General Manager of Construction
(813) 272-4112
  Chief Facilities Officer
(813) 272-4004
    A 6.05a
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20110222_454 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 6.05a