Budget/Financing. In November, the Board of Trustees endorsed this project at an estimated cost of $4 million. Since November, continued discussions of stakeholders identified issues and opportunities that have increased the estimated cost of the project by approximately $2 million:
UNANTICIPATED COSTS
ESTIMATED COST
“Throws” area (discuss, shot-put, javelin, hammer) - necessary for a safe, fully functional track facility that meets NCAA standards Track surface upgrade to meet NCAA championship standards and to extend the life of the track Gradient correction - The NE corner of the site is about 15.5 higher than the SW corner. Soil will be removed and transported from the Tomlinson site to the NE corner to construct a flat throws area, ultimately about 8 feet higher than the track. Public address system - necessary for club, intermural and NCAA competitions Lacrosse nets so that the track can remain open during Lacrosse matches Irrigation of throws area
$150,000
$213,000
$230,000
$99,000 $61,000
$46,800
The initial $4-million portion of the Recreation Expansion project is funded from Student Union Recreation Center (SURC) reserves. This revenue is generated by the SURC building fee and recreation fees. An additional $2 million will be secured through a loan from the Housing/Auxiliary fund, to be paid back by non-recreation facility users at $200,000 per year over a ten-year period.
Upcoming activities
• January 31, 2018 • January 31, 2018 • April 4, 2018 • April 27, 2018 • June 7, 2018 • June 9, 2018 • June 10, 2018 • October 8, 2018 • May 3 – May 23, 2018
Review schematic design package
Prepare SEPA checklist Bid advertisement
Bid opening
Contract award Notice to proceed Commencement
Contractor mobilization (fence erected)
Substantial completion
TOMLINSON STADIUM RENOVATION Tomlinson Stadium has not been renovated since its construction in 1941. The proposed renovation will remove the track, provide regulation-size field space required for rugby, soccer, and football fields. The project upgrades include the installation of artificial turf, stadium lighting, new perimeter fencing, renovations to the restrooms, as well as new entry gates and ticketing space. The project creates “Wildcat Plaza” at the south end of the field, this will serve as the south entry point into the field for Wildcat student-athletes, space for relocating the existing scoreboard, flag poles, and a special donor-
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