S CHEMATIC D ESIGN | N EW C ONSTRUCTION STUDY OPTION C6.1 On April - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

• G. H. MITCHELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

BRIDGEWATER, MA

COMMUNITY PRESENTATION

JUNE 13, 2019

Raymond Design Associates

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RECAP | PROJECT TO DATE

February 2015: Roof Collapse at Mitchell Elementary School followed by sprinkler system pipe failure that led to flooding of “Central Wing” November 2017 – May 2018: Public procurement, Interviews, Selections, and MSBA approvals for hiring of Owner’s Project Manager and Architect April – July 2019: Development of schematic design and cost estimates Community Workshops and Public Presentations to gather input and comments on the new Mitchell School design January 14, 2016: Statement of Interest submitted to Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) February 15, 2017: MSBA voted Mitchell ES into Eligibility Period. June 10, 2017: Bridgewater voters approve $800,000 to fund Feasibility Study June 2018 – April 2019: Study of location/site options (7 sites studied), grade configuration options (PreK – 2 or PreK-3), and existing conditions of building and site at 500 South Street.

• PreK-2 Grade Configuration selected
• Location at 500 South Street selected

MSBA approval and invitation to Schematic Design phase. August 2019: Anticipated MSBA Board of Directors meeting to receive approval of Schematic Design. Next step, Funding the Project! Fall, 2019: Anticipated town-wide ballot to vote for funding design/construction of the new Mitchell Elementary School

We Are Here

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SCHEMATIC DESIGN | NEW CONSTRUCTION – STUDY OPTION “C6.1”

On April 10, 2019 the MSBA approved the Preferred Option (C6.1) and invited the project to proceed in to the Schematic Design Phase

• MEETS EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• SAFETY & SECURITY CONCERNS ADDRESSED
• BETTER PARKING AND VEHICLE CIRCULATION
• SUSTAINABILITY AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY
• BETTER STUDENT HEALTH AND WELLNESS FACILITIES
• ONE CENTRAL ENTRANCE AND ONE MAIN OFFICE
• MOST EFFICIENT / BEST VALUE OPTION

http://bridgewaterschoolproject.com/why-build-option-c6-1/

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COMMUNITY WORKSHOP | PUBLIC FEEDBACK

The Bridgewater School Building Committee hosted two “interactive” community workshops on May 8th and June 6th to give members of the public a chance to view some of the new school plan details and provide feedback and comments on the following topics:

• Educational Spaces
• Site Plan
• Community/Shared Spaces

We asked the people who attended:

• What do you like?
• What could be better?

Here is an overview of the feedback we received …

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What do you like?

• Possible rain-out space for Music Alley
• Playground areas
• Multi-purpose community/shared spaces
• Single entrance / main lobby
• Better security
• Rainwater harvesting for irrigation
• Charging stations for electric cars

What could be better?

• Would like sound proof barriers
• Meeting space for Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts,

Softball, etc.

• Senior / School Programming
• Garden space that can be shared with the

Senior Center

• Detail on managing access, traffic, and

speed on connection with Wally Kreuger Way

• Better handicap accessible parking for

after-hours access

COMMUNITY WORKSHOP | PUBLIC FEEDBACK

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SCHEMATIC DESIGN | EDUCATIONAL SPACES

• Grade levels in clusters
• Flexible classroom spaces to

meet educational program

• Improved Special Education

spaces

• STEM/STEAM environments
• Flexible layout / expansion
• One Main Entrance / Increased

Security / Centralized Admin

• Natural daylighting
• Ground floor spaces for before

and after school programs

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SCHEMATIC DESIGN | SITE PLAN

• Increased # of parking spaces

(approx. 302)

• Improved traffic and pedestrian

circulation

• Student safety / secure play

areas

• Improved accessibility
• Separate bus and car queues

(approx. 63 cars can queue on- site)

• Separate bus exit on to RT 18

(right turn only)

• Shaded areas and buddy

benches in playgrounds

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SCHEMATIC DESIGN | COMMUNITY-USE FEATURES

• Single, separate after-hours

entrance

• High School sized basketball &

volleyball court with 120 bleacher seats

• Cafetorium with stage and

seating for 375 (one of the largest meeting spaces in town)

• Two-sided stage situated

between Cafeteria and Gym to allow for expanded or programs

• Access to family playgrounds

and outdoor learning spaces

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PROJECT COSTS | ESTIMATED PROJECT BUDGET + REIMBURSEMENT

MITCHELL SCHOOL – NEW CONSTRUCTION Option C6.1 FEASIBILITY STUDY

(OPM, Designer, Environmental, Site, Other)

$800,000

CONSTRUCTION

(Demolition, Foundation, Shell, Interiors, Mechanical-Electrical-Plumbing & Fire Protection, Fixtures, Sitework)

$65,962,536

“ SOFT COSTS” ADMINISTRATION, OPM, ARCHITECT, FF&E, OTHER MISC.

(Legal, Printing, Advertising, Utility, Permitting, Moving, Testing & Inspections, Furniture & Equipment, Other Project Costs)

$11,430,000

CONTINGENCY

(Owners and Construction Contingency)

$3,960,000

TOTALPROJECT

$82,152,536

Anticipated Rate Anticipated Cost Anticipated MSBA Reimbursement Rate w/ Incentives for Eligible Costs 59.28%

Example ineligible costs: legal fees, advertising, printing, moving, permits, utility costs Example capped costs: Construction Cost ($333/SF), Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment ($2,400/student), Site costs (8% max)

Estimated MSBA “Effective” Reimbursement Rate of Total Project Costs 40.00% Anticipated MSBA Reimbursement (est. 40% of Total Project Cost)

$32,861,014 Anticipated Town Share (est. 60% of Total Project Cost) $49,291,522

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PROJECT COSTS | TAX IMPACT

Average Cost per Year for Average Single Family Home Value

• f: $385,759

$355

$482 $433 $384 $346 $311 $282 $251 $0 $100 $200 $300 $400 $500 $600 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

Amount per Year Years

Amount Per Year Average Single Family Home Value of $385,759

1) The worst impact will be the first yea r and then the debt service w ill decline as the principal is paid down. Impact based on the average assessed value home of $385,759 less MSBA reimbursement and proposed offsett ing revenues and an assumed 3.5% interest rate.

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PROJECT COSTS | TAX IMPACT

Calculating Your Cost

Assessed Property Value (From Your Tax Bill) / $1,000 X (Rate per $1,000) = Annual Cost

Example School Building $459,000 / $1,000 X $1.25 = $574

Rate per $1,000 - Year One School Building: $1.25

(1) Please note these are estimates and subject to change. The average assessed home value in Bridgewater is currently $385,759, and changes annually. (2) Project cost estimates based on a 25 year bond (3) The financial advisor has recommended we assume a conservative 3.5% interest rate. (4) Other major Town projects that may require funding in the future are Fire Station, Roadways, and Drainage.

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FUNDING THE PROJECT | MSBA POLICY

MSBA Policy for Project Approval

• To qualify for any funding from the MSBA, the District must follow the MSBA statute and

regulations.

• The Schematic Design submittal informs the basis of the approved project scope, schedule and

Maximum Total Facilities Grant.

• In order for the MSBA to enter into a Project Scope and Budget Agreement with the District, the

District must:

• Submit a Schematic Design for the proposed project prior to the MSBA Board meeting
• Receive approval from the MSBA Board for its proposed project
• Return 3 signed copies of the Project Scope and Budget Agreement to MSBA
• In order for the MSBA to enter into a Project Funding Agreement with the District, the District must

secure local authorization and funding within 120 days of the MSBA Board's vote.

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FUNDING THE PROJECT | MSBA POLICY

MSBA policy if Town fails to vote to appropriate funding

• A failed vote “will likely result in the school district being required to submit a new SOI and await

invitation”. In a typical year, the MSBA receives more than 80 statements of interest and invites less than 15 districts in to their eligibility period. There is no guarantee that the district would receive another invitation to eligibility.

• Loss of $32 Million in potential state funds + reimbursement rates are subject to change in the

future based on MSBA funding capacity and future changes to policy.

• The value of construction continues to rise at a steady rate. Construction cost reports list the

Boston region at a 4.42% annual increase from January 2018 to January 2019. Any future project is estimated to have a greater construction cost due to industry-wide cost increases.

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SCHEDULE | ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

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EVENTS | UPCOMING PUBLIC MEETINGS The Bridgewater School Building Committee will hold their next two meetings at the Bridgewater Academy Building, Council Chambers 6:30pm on Monday, June 17th 6:30pm on Monday, July 8th All Bridgewater School Building Committee meetings are open to the public. We encourage you to attend to hear updates on the project and share your feedback.

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bridgewaterschoolproject@gmail.com

THANK YOU!