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realistic estimate for complete buildout of the site. This assumes that the site would be <br />used primarily for playing fields. Any buildings- -other than picnic shelters, concession <br />stands or restrooms (which would require extending water and sewer lines to the site)- - <br />and major roadwork would significantly increase this rough estimate. <br />Renovating Existing Facilities: Renovations of the Hargraves Center and Community <br />Center are essential. While renovation is often not as exciting as new construction, these <br />buildings are currently the backbone of recreation opportunities in Chapel Hill. The <br />Town recently contracted with a consultant to examine Town facilities and formulate cost <br />estimates for necessary repairs. The consultant's report places total renovation costs for. <br />Hargraves at $416,000. This includes maintenance deficiencies of $173,000 at the <br />Hargraves building and $243,000 for the A.D. Clark Pool, including bath house and <br />mechanical room repairs. The $416,000 figure represents about 18% of the replacement <br />value of the facilities. <br />Unfortunately the consultant did not visit the Community Center on Estes Drive this fall. <br />The consultants working on the building assessments are scheduled to review the <br />Community Centerlater this month. The budget for the assessment project was increased <br />by the Town Council, so that all Town buildings not yet studied will be surveyed this <br />summer and estimates developed of the costs of repair and renovations. For each. <br />Estimates for repair and renovation of the Community Center are based on Public Works <br />staff input. We believe that maintenance needs are probably in the range of $580,000. <br />This figure would not address important items — chiefly air conditioning and adequate <br />ventilation- -that were not included in the original design. The Center's ventilation system <br />is extremely poor. Humidity and lack of sufficient circulation have led to substantial <br />corrosion and rust of mechanical and electrical systems throughout the building. Major <br />problem areas include the roof and gym floor. The replacement value of the Community <br />Center at $125 per square foot is about $2.9 million. Twenty percent of replacement <br />value is approximately $580,000. <br />The figures listed above for Hargraves and the Community Center represent hard costs <br />for construction. They do not include project development and construction management <br />and contingency. Public Works' staff suggests that another 1520% should be added to <br />reflect total costs. <br />Booker Creek Linear Park: This project is proposed to include a, trail and park in the <br />area between Franklin Street and Elliott Road and along Booker Creek. We have applied <br />for an enhancement grant this spring through the NCDOT for the Linear Park project. <br />The cost projection for the entire project is approximately $500,000. If the State grant is <br />not secured we would have to find some other source of funding for this project. <br />Lover Booker Creek Greenway: In June the Council awarded the project to the low <br />bidder for approximately $500,000. State and local funds will cover a large portion of the <br />