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5 process, additional square footage was always requested. Unless the program or capacity numbers are changed, any architectural reduction would be minimal at best. 5. Budget The administration and the architects have been working on the design for a $.30,000,000 high school. That figure is a reduction from the $.33..9 million dollars originally requested. The original budget included a larger school with off site athletic facilities. With a $30 million budget, the capaaity of the school was reduced by 200 students, thus reducing the square footage.. This allowed enough site room for a track and competition field to be added back into the project. The reduction in capacity did not entirely offset the additional cost of the field and track, The present budget is approximately $.30,64.3,951 or $644,000 over budget.. This figure also includes moving baseball and softball field construction to another phase or Ending different revenue streams. This estimate cost overrun is approximately the same as the per square foot cost associated with the square footage increase from 155,000 to 161,556. The estimates above are being researched. Independent estimates are being solicited for site development work to ensure accuracy, as those numbers have seemed high, even for a difficult site. The current steel marlceC is also of concern as prices for constntction have risen due to the rapid steel price increase. Summar°y Design work is moving ahead and the final design will be oue that serves students well for many years to come.. The smaller learning conununities, bright and open conuuon spaces and compact design are all forward-looking elements. As work continues, the schedule and budget are two of the critical areas that must be continually monitored to ensure no additional slippage. Help from the Town of Carrboro on the approval process and additional revenue from some other sources will be required to bring the project in, on time and within budget, Mr. Scroggs and representatives from Moseley Architects will be present to answer any questions you may have.