Lansing School District

Building Renovation Assessment and

Modernization Study
September 11, 2014 Board Meeting
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An Understanding of District Objectives
Eastern

1. Historic / semi-historic context was not considered during the assessment to allow for full fidelity of costs
determined.
2. Fieldhouse was not evaluated in the analysis.

Otto

1. Assessed in the context of a future use of an alternative and/or middle and elementary school.
2. Food service preparation was understood to remain in current status.

Sexton

1. Assessed in the context of current configuration and programmatic requirements.
2. Newly built track and fields were not assessed in the analysis.



The Lansing School District seeks to evaluate facilities to assess total probable costs for renovation and/or
replacement of existing buildings. Eastern, Otto and Sexton were analyzed for deferred maintenance costs,
programmatic opportunities and enhancements / impediments to current educational objectives.
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Assessment Areas
Building Components Involved in Assessment
Basement Construction Floor Slab, Wall Condition, Settlement, Water Issue
Conveying Elevator Condition, Other Conveying
Electrical System Capacity, Electrical Service and Distribution, Branch Wiring, Lighting, EMS / Controls, Exit / Emergency Lights, Special Electrical System,
System Capacity, Other
Exterior Enclosure Wall Condition, Caulking, Cleaning & Pointing, Painting, Window Condition, Exterior Door Condition, Exterior Hardware
Fire Protection Sprinkler Systems, Standpipes, Fire Pump, Fire Extinguishers, Fire Alarm Systems, Fire Pump
Foundation Cracked Walls, Settlement, Deterioration, Drainage
HVAC Fuel Energy Supply Systems, Heat Generation Systems, Heat Rejection / Cooling Systems Refrigeration, Terminal & Package Units, HVAC
Instrumentation and Controls, HVAC Systems , T A B
Interior Construction Ceilings, Doors, Hardware, Interior Doors, Interior Hardware, Interior Walls / Partitions
Plumbing Plumbing Fixtures, Domestic Water Distribution, Back Flow Preventers, Sanitary Waste, Storm Water Drainage
Roofing Drainage, Flashing, Roofing System Condition, Parapets
Site Conditions Building Access, Sidewalk & Steps, Exterior Lighting, Rain Water Drainage, Utilities & Services
Stairs Handrails, Stair Construction, Stair Finishes
Superstructure Floor Structure, Roof Structure
Technology Servers, Wireless, Modem Access
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Cost Determination Components
Soft Costs
Architectural & Engineering Fees (5% of Hard
Costs)
Project Management Fee
Reimbursables (5% of Soft Costs)

Hard Costs
General Requirements
Site / Civil (Parking Lot Replacement /
Landscaping)
Concrete
Masonry (Tuck Pointing Brick, Correct Masonry
Wall Issues, Tuck Pointing Limestone)
General Renovation (Kitchen, Cafeteria,
Renovation of 40,000 SF of New Classroom)











Doors & Windows (Full Window Replacement,
Fire Doors to Meet Code, Retro-fit Doors)
Conveying Systems (Elevator Upgrades)
Fire Suppression
Plumbing
Heating Ventilation & AC
Electrical
Fee (1.75%)
IT (Data Cabling, Infrastructure, Equipment)
Owners Items
Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment
Security

Contingency
Project Contingency 10%

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Modernization Cost Summary
Sexton Otto Eastern
Square Feet 245,675 219,397 237,069
Soft Costs $ 1,929,127 $ 1,775,587 $ 1,979,029
Hard Costs $ 33,232,443 $ 30,704,740 $ 34,339,807
Owner's Costs $ 4,913,500 $ 4,387,940 $ 4,741,380
Contingency $ 4,007,507 $ 3,686,827 $ 4,106,022
Total Project Budget $ 44,082,577 $ 40,555,093 $ 45,166,237
1. All facilities require a baseline upgrade of infrastructure (plumbing, heating ventilation & AC), IT,
programmatic configuration and doors and windows.
2. All facilities require upgrades for ADA compliance, security enhancements and fire code compliance.
3. Masonry repair is needed in all facilities (limestone/brick) and structural concerns are apparent.
4. Modernization cost estimates are determined without the inclusion of external factors and deterrents.
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Sexton Summary
Key Findings:

Programming: Most ideal
floor-plan of all three
buildings assessed.
Condition: Limestone
requires tuck pointing
Critical Repairs: Entrance
steps on McPherson Street
are a hazard and must be
repaired.
Other: Roof will need
replacement in 2-5 years,
Full sprinkler system
required in upgrade




Programming Capability Adequacy of Space Critical Repairs Overall Condition
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Otto Summary
Key Findings:

Programming: Not conducive
to a modern education
learning environment.
Condition: Overall in
deteriorating condition
requiring significant
enhancement
Critical Repairs: South Side
of Building appears to have
structural issues due to water
penetration
Other: Roof will need
replacement in 2-5 years,
Full lighting enhancement
required



Programming Capability Adequacy of Space Critical Repairs Overall Condition
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Eastern Summary
Key Findings:

Programming: Full
programming evaluation
required current classroom
configuration not adequate
Condition: 50% or more of
the exterior brick needs to be
tuck pointed
Critical Repairs: There is a
potential structural issue in
the Northeast corner of the
building that appears to be
from water penetration
Other: Windows were
replaced in the 1970s and
show signs of deterioration
caulking is failing




Programming Capability Adequacy of Space Critical Repairs Overall Condition
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Modernization vs. Replacement
Sexton Otto Eastern Replacement
Square Feet 245,675 219,397 237,069 250,000
Soft Costs $ 1,929,127 $ 1,775,587 $ 1,979,029 $ 2,231,250
Hard Costs $ 33,232,443 $ 30,704,740 $ 34,339,807 $ 51,975,125
Owner's Costs $ 4,913,500 $ 4,387,940 $ 4,741,380 $ 5,000,000
Contingency $ 4,007,507 $ 3,686,827 $ 4,106,022 $ 5,920,638
Total Project
Budget $ 44,082,577 $ 40,555,093 $ 45,166,237 $ 65,127,013
Percent (%) of Total
Replacement Cost 68% 62% 69% 100%
1. Replacement is defined as the new construction of a 250,000 SF education building with anticipated
capacity of 1,500-2,000 students with the inclusion of the current and proposed curriculum
requirements.
2. Replacement costs include, but not limited to, A&E fees, site work, owners items, permit fees and
general hard and soft costs.
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Key Considerations
Renovation:

1. Transition and interim space costs during possible lengthy renovation timeline.
2. Historic / semi-historic considerations and impact

Replacement:

1. Site selection and acquisition, if applicable
2. Funding constraints / bond financing timeline

Other Concerns:

1. Possible structural and/or environmental issues not assessed in current analysis
2. Site identification or acquisition costs for replacement





Cost Determinations must be understood in the context of District programming and evaluated
on an opportunistic and individual basis.
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Recommendations and Next Steps
1. Assess the feasibility of a replacement school as renovation costs are near the
recommended 70% threshold.

2. Identify and evaluate monetization / disposition strategies for Otto.

3. Analyze programming and space utilization at all three preexisting high schools
(Eastern, Sexton & Everett) for possible consolidation or relocation strategies.

4. Identify portfolio-level strategies for cost-savings (consolidated food service
preparation, maintenance repairs, bundling of capital projects, etc.)

5. Evaluate other revenue generating strategies to mitigate immediate maintenance and
capital repair requirements (disposition, facilities management, consolidation, etc.)




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