KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY Board of Regents
DATE:September 6, 2018
SUBJECT:Approval of Budget Increase for The Halls Renovation
FROM:Office of Finance and Administration
ACTION ITEM:Yes
BACKGROUND:
The Halls is a 319 bed residence hall that has been closed since 2013. Original estimates for a renovation of this building were approximately $6 million and determined to not be financially feasible. However, that renovation cost assumed gutting the building and reconfiguring it extensively. In April 2018, the Kentucky State University Board of Regents approved a renovation project for $900,000 with an expectation of project completion by August 2019.
The mechanical review of the facility completed during the summer by the Finance and Administration Cabinet determined that the mechanical systems of the building had failed and the renovation of those systems will be more extensive than originally anticipated. The revised estimate for the mechanical renovation is $2,100,000.
Phase A design of the project is currently underway and was completed on September 4, 2018. Project completion is now scheduled for July 15, 2019.
SUMMARY OF PROGRAMS/ACTIVITIES:
The Halls renovation now consists of:
Mold remediation
Mechanical redesign and repair – primarily focused on air handling and building mechanical systems
Cleaning and repair of soffits, bathrooms, etc.