1. Fraternity & Sorority Life Housing Project
February 5, 2013
UNF Fraternity & Sorority Housing Committee

2. University of North Florida
Greek Housing Feasibility Study
& Financial Analysis
JOB: teaching labs/classrooms; function/spaciousness; accelerated timeframe (36 months from contract to completion); high technology and educational excellence
Greek Forum
February 05, 2013
Treanor Architects
MGT of America

3. Feasibility Study Process
Visioning
Investigation & Evaluation
Conceptualization
Iteration
Success

4. Feasibility Study Process
Visioning:
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Provide for Financial Stability & Viability
Enhance Vibrancy of Campus Life
Create a Positive, Healthy Community
Design an Aesthetic that is Timeless & Engaging
Create a Community – A Vibrant Village
Develop a Sense of Pride of Ownership
Have Respect for the Natural Environment
ESTABLISH TRADITIONS
DESIGN VILLAGE TO BE A VISIBLE PART OF CAMPUS
PROVIDE A SENSE OF HOME
VILLAGE SHOULD FEEL LIKE “THEIR HOME”
DIFFERENTIATE IDENTITY
DEVELOP STUDENTS HOLISTICALLY
DESIGN THAT FITS & BELONGS AT UNF
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Establish Goals
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Prioritize the Goals ●
Develop Mission Statement
Create a Positive, Healthy Greek Community that Provides for a Vibrant Campus Life and is Financially Viable & Stable.

5. Feasibility Study Process
Quality
Cost
Feasibility
Schedule
Scope
Investigation & Evaluation:
Market Analysis
Architectural Program
Site Analysis
Sustainability Strategy
Quality Statement, Cost
Financial Feasibility

6. Architectural Program
Each House Includes:
Entry Foyer
Living Room
Residential Kitchen
Chapter Room & Storage
Study Room
Bedrooms with Community Baths
2 Single Bedrooms, Remainder Double (16, 20 Bed)
4 Single Bedrooms, Remainder Double (36 Bed)

7. Architectural Program
Common Spaces Are Sized for Chapter Membership:
16- & 20-Bed House
Living Room for 15
Chapter Room for 50
Smaller Kitchen
32-Bed House
Living Room for 20
Chapter Room for 160
Larger Kitchen

8. Feasibility Study Process
Site:
You Are Here:
Conceptualization:
Develop Site Master Plan
Alumni Drive
Assess Site Costs
Refine Financial Feasibility
Kernan Blvd
1st Coast Tech Pkwy

9. Concept PHASE 1: Mix of House Sizes: 16, 20, 36 Beds Parking:
240 Street
180 Parking Lot
420 Total Spaces
Future Phases:
Commons Building
Additional Houses

10. Feasibility
Project has proven to be feasible and prudent, given that the following parameters are met:
Mix of House Sizes:
Particular mix of sizes makes Pro Forma work
12-month housing agreements in lieu of 9-month – the only alternative is 33% increase in rates
Lease Term:
Housing Rates:
Comparative rates to existing per-month rates in Fountains
Rental charge for common spaces to the Organization
Base Rent:

11. Dr. Lucy Croft, Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs
Overall Timeline
Dr. Lucy Croft, Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs

12. Overall Timeline February 5 Final presentation to organizations
Feb. 5 – March 1 Orgs. provide feedback on documents
March 15 UNF provides any changes/revisions
Feb. 5 – April 1 Orgs complete items associated with Requirements and submits preferences
Apr. 1 – Apr. 30 Organizations present to panel
April 30 UNF makes decisions about which orgs qualify for housing.
May 1 Orgs are notified as to UNF decision.
June 1 Orgs agree to form of lease and submit $20,000 down payment

13. Housing Documents
Shari Shuman, Vice President of Administration & Finance
&
Bob Boyle, Associate Director of University Housing Operations

14. Lease Highlights
Premises: Portions of the house consisting of foyer, kitchen, chapter/multipurpose room, living room, guest bathrooms, hallways, storage areas, study rooms, laundry room, patios, and outdoor recreation areas immediately adjacent and connected to the building. Premises do not include residents’ bedrooms or baths. Residents enter into individual agreements for bed space with UNF’s Office of Housing for 12 months. Term: Initially 5 years, with 5-year term extensions thereafter on mutual agreement

15. Lease Highlights Cont…
Security Deposit: $20,000, constant Use: Limited to active and alumni members; residence in house restricted to active members and live-in director. Live-in director required. Occupancy: House must not fall below 80% occupancy for more than two consecutive years. Maintenance: UNF maintains Premises and house, structure, roof, mechanical equipment, windows. Organization is responsible for regular custodial service in the Premises. Assignments/Subletting: Not permitted without UNF’s consent.

16. Lease Highlights Cont…
Base Rent: Amount payable annually on August 1 of each lease year; Increase of 4% per year. 36 bed freestanding house = $61, bed townhouse = $43, or 20 freestanding house = $27, or 20 townhouse = $19,250 Additional Rent: UNF Housing’s comparable rate for any unoccupied bed space, billed by UNF

17. Residential Space Information
Auxiliary driven Residential space v. common space Collection of residential rent Residential services Fraternity & Sorority Housing Handbook highlights

18. Housing Selection Criteria
Shari Shuman, Vice President of Administration & Finance
&
Dr. Lucy Croft, Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs

19. Questions & Answers