CAPITAL PROJECT UPDATE Planning And Budget Council All University Forum December 4, 2008
SMART Classroom Building (St Paul) Approved by the 2008 Legislature in April Vetoed by Governor in May Design documents complete Seeking $5,860,000 for construction in 2010 Legislative session Recap of Project Demolish building above the heating plant of St Johns Hall Rebuild with four classrooms, four seminar rooms, 20 offices, and connect to the library skyway 12/4/2008
Law enforcement and Criminal Justice Educational Center $13,900,000 approved for construction by 2008 Legislature Requires $4,000,000 additional funds from university and MCTC to complete Milestones Complete design –End of January 2009 Award contract - Mid April 2009 Start construction – Early May 2009 Complete construction- End of June 2010 Ready for classes – Late Aug 2010 12/4/2008
Law enforcement and Criminal Justice Educational Center (continued) Recap of the Project: Located at Hennepin Technical College in Brooklyn Park. Shared facility with MCTC New facility provides for: 12 new general classrooms (2 @ 54 seats) Forensics laboratory Two computer classrooms (also one student lab) Simulation laboratory for law enforcement and emergency first responder training Defensive tactics room with locker rooms Tactical and fixed firing ranges Exterior training area Student study spaces Faculty and program offices Conference rooms 12/4/2008
Predesign for Science Education Center University growth requires more science labs MnSCU 2010 Capital Budget requires predesign on new projects Justifies need, scope and cost Assists in determining priority for funding within MnSCU Supports legislative budget documentation Broad, Cross-functional Team led efforts President Provost and VP of Finance and Administration Dean and Faculty of College of Nursing and Health Sciences Interim Dean and Faculty of College of Arts and Sciences HGA- Consultant Began as Allied Health and Science Building Scope reduced to meet fiscal reality 12/4/2008
Predesign for Science Education Center (continued) Proposed Location New Science Education Center New Skyway Owned property Property to Acquire 12/4/2008
Predesign for Science Education Center (continued) Phase One – 2010 Capital Request Seek design funds Acquire property and prepare for future construction $3,646,000 Phase Two – 2012 Capital Request Seek construction and outfitting funds Ready for classes fall 2014 $34,100,000 Project Details Student team, mentoring and advising rooms Five classrooms (one @ 80 seats; one @ 50 seats) Seven labs with support spaces Four student/faculty research labs Faculty and community faculty offices 12/4/2008
Predesign for Science Education Center (continued) Team members: Sue Hammersmith, President William Lowe, Provost Cathleen Brannen, Former VP for Finance and Administration Murtuza Siddiqui, Interim VP for Finance and Administration Marilyn Loen, Dean, College of Nursing and Health Sciences Becky Omdahl, Interim Dean, College of Arts and Sciences Virginia Card, CAS Professor, Natural Sciences Dept Chair Ellen Schultz, CNHS Professor Colleen Brickle, CNHS Community Faculty Katherine Montz, CAS College Laboratory Services Specialist Dave Paeper, Hammel ,Green & Abrahamson, Inc Bill Blanski, HGA Michael Bjornberg, HGA 12/4/2008
CAPITAL PROJECT UPDATE Planning And Budget Council All University Forum December 4, 2008