ACTION ITEM:
Approval of Hunter Hall Residential Renovation Project - Construction
FACTS:
Hunter Hall was constructed in the 1960s as a residence hall. A portion of the building was recently renovated for office and research space. This project will renovate the two remaining floors for residential use. This project will include a new roof, new windows for the entire building, renovation of the residence rooms, as well as infrastructure upgrades of the mechanical, electric and plumbing systems for the entire building.
It is anticipated that this construction will begin late 2025 and be completed for the beginning of the Fall 2026 Academic semester.
BUDGETARY IMPLICATIONS:
The Board of Regents approved the initial design phase for this project ($750,000) in the January 2025 meeting. This fund request is for $7,500,000.00 needed for construction. This request will bring the total for Design and Construction to $8,250,000.00. This will be funded with the University’s 2024-2026 State Bond Funded Asset Preservation Funds. No matching funds are required from the University.
RECOMMENDATION:
Dr. Kofi Akakpo recommends the Board of Regents approve the Hunter Hall Residential Renovation Project funds for construction.
MOTION:
Approve the use of 2024-2026 asset preservation funds for the Hunter Hall Residential Renovation Project.