KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY Board of Regents
DATE:September 6, 2018
SUBJECT:Approval of Budget Increase for Hunter Hall Renovation
FROM:Office of Finance and Administration
ACTION ITEM:YES
BACKGROUND:
The Hunter Hall renovation project is designed to transition Hunter Hall from a residence hall to an office, classroom, and laboratory building to be occupied by the Kentucky State University Land Grant Program. In April of 2016, the Kentucky State University Board of Regents approved a $1,900,000 federally funded project to renovate and transition the space to fit the needs of the Land Grant program.
SUMMARY OF PROGRAMS/ACTIVITIES:
The Hunter Hall project design phase has been completed and the current project scope has increased to $2,296,476. Federal funds are available to fund this scope increase. Renovation is expected to take approximately 18 months. Finance and Administration Cabinet staff handle design team selection, bidding and procurement, and contract administration for this project as the scope exceeds $40,000.
ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC GOALS:
Hunter Hall Renovation:
Goal 3: Increase the University's Financial Strength and Operational Efficiency.
The Land Grant Program is a foundational program for Kentucky State University and this project, along with the Atwood Building renovation project (currently underway) will provide sufficient operating space for the program for the foreseeable future.
COMMITTEE/PROGRAM ACTION: N/A
PROGRAM IMPLICATIONS: N/A