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realistic estimate for complete buildout of the site . This assumes that the site would be used primarily for playing fields . Any buildings - - other than picnic shelters , concession stands or restrooms (which would require extending water and sewer lines to , the site) - - and major roadwork would significantly increase this rough estimate . Renovating Existing Facilities : Renovations of the Hargraves Center and Community Center are essential . While renovation is often not as exciting as new construction, these a buildings are currently the backbone of recreation opportunities in Chapel Hill . The Town recently contracted with a consultant to examine Town facilities and formulate cost estimates for necessary repairs . The consultant ' s report places total renovation costs for Hargraves at $ 416 , 000 , This includes maintenance deficiencies of $ 173 , 000 at the Hargraves building and $ 243 , 000 for the A . D . Clark Pool , including bath house and mechanical room repairs . The $ 416 , 000 figure represents about 18 % of the replacement value of the facilities . Unfortunately the consultant did not visit the Community Center on Estes Drive this fall . The consultants working on the building assessments are scheduled to review the Community Centerlater this month . The budget for the assessment project was increased by the Town Council , so that all Town buildings not yet studied will be surveyed this summer and estimates developed of the costs of repair and renovations . For each . Estimates for repair and renovation of the Community Center are based on Public Works staff input . We believe that maintenance needs are probably in the range of $ 580 , 000 . This figure would not address important items—chiefly air conditioning and adequate ventilation --that were not included in the original design . The Center ' s ventilation system is extremely poor . Humidity and lack of sufficient circulation have led to substantial corrosion and rust of mechanical and electrical systems throughout the building . Major problem areas include the roof and gym floor . The replacement value of the Community Center at $ 125 per square foot is about $2 . 9 million . Twenty percent of replacement value is approximately $ 580 , 0000 The figures listed above for Hargraves and the Community Center represent hard costs for construction . They do not include project development and construction management and contingency. Public Works' staff suggests that another 15 -20 % should be added to reflect total costs . Booker Creek Linear Park: This project is proposed to include a. trail and park in the area between Franklin Street and Elliott Road and along Booker Creek . We have applied for an enhancement grant this spring through the NCDOT for the Linear Park project . The cost projection for the entire project is approximately $ 500 , 000 , If the State grant is not secured we would have to find some other source of funding for this project . Lower Booker Creek Greenway : In June the Council awarded the project to the low bidder for approximately $ 500 , 000 . State and local funds will cover a large portion of the