Last summer there were several conversations and meetings regarding the demolition of a home a Churchill Park and an application for an OSLAD (Open Space Land Acquisition and Development) Grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR).
This led to several comments from the community, one of which from resident Jim Markby who expressed his concerns on June 24, 2009 about the June 23, 2009 issue of The Glen Ellyn Park Bench: “OUTDOOR EDUCATION WINS BIG WITH MAJORITY OF PARK BOARD”. The concerns stem from the dollar amount Glen Ellyn Park District Staff stated it would cost to renovate the existing structure in order to make it ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) accessible and to remove the asbestos.
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Originally posted by The Glen Ellyn Park Bench:
”Greetings,
... fact that the average cost to renovate the 1954 ranch was approximately $650,000 to $860,000.”
”What ******* planet are you on?” Mr. Markby’s comments from June 24, 2009.
The following memo was received from the Glen Ellyn Park District after The Glen Ellyn Park Bench filed a FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) request following the April 6 Workshop Meeting. This memo supports the data from The Glen Ellyn Park Bench that was discussed at the June 16, 2009 Workshop Meeting regarding bids received about renovating the Churchill home.
January 3, 2007
MEMO
TO: Cory Atwell, Executive Director
FROM: James Warnstedt, Parks Foreman
RE: Churchill Park Nature Center Bid
As you may recall, staff has been working with Studio 1 Architects, Ltd. and the Village of Glen Ellyn for over a year to finalize plans for the Churchill Park Nature Center addition and remodel. This project will utilize the existing ranch home, upgrade existing utilities, as well as bring in life safety elements necessary for a public facility.
This project is highly anticipated by staff, as well as the area school districts because of the unique setting and educational opportunities it can provide the area’s youth. The facility will house classrooms and a multi-purpose area as well as restrooms, an office, and a small kitchen.
In late October, the plans were given final approval from the Village Planning Department after four (4) plan revisions. The bidding specifications for the Churchill Park Nature Center were developed in conjunction with staff, and the architect Steve Poteracki of Studio 1 Architects, Ltd.
The Churchill Nature Center project was advertised for bid on December 7, 2006. Eighteen (18) sets of plans and bid specifications were picked up by contractors. On January 3, 2007, six (6) bid proposals were received, publicly opened, and read aloud for the renovation and addition to the Nature Center at Churchill Park. Staff projected bids to come in around the $350,000 to $400,000 range. R.W. Clark Construction was the low bidder; however this was more than double our projected cost for the project.
The bid results were as follows:
Bidder Base Bid
R.W. Clark Construction $668,000.00
Doherty Construction $747,000.00
Moreton Construction Company $769,496.48
Petra Contracting, Inc. $778,000.00
ECS Inc. $790,000.00
R. Rudnick & Co. $937,838.00
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the Board reject all bids received for the Churchill Park Nature Center Addition/Remodel. Staff also recommends handling the construction management duties in house, and bidding the individual trades separately. Unfortunately, this will take longer to complete the project, although this avenue will be more fiscally responsible to the taxpayers of the community. The architect feels this option should allow staff to keep the project costs in line with initial figures.
Staff has submitted plans to F.E. Wheaton Lumber Company for a cost take-off on materials i.e.: doors, lumber, windows, trim, etc. If the Board approves the above recommendation staff will update the Board on the cost of materials at the regular January meeting.
The next Board Meeting of the Glen Ellyn Park District is scheduled for Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at 7:00 PM. The meetings are held at the Spring Avenue Recreation Center (SARC) 185 Spring Avenue. As with all meetings, the public is invited and welcome to attend
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The Glen Ellyn Park Bench is not affiliated with the Glen Ellyn Park District. The Glen Ellyn Park Bench is a citizen initiative to provide up to date information and insight on matters pertaining to the Glen Ellyn Park District. This is information from their Board Meetings, Workshop Meetings and events.