Is the Sanctuary Remodel Finished?
Upon approval of the Phase 1 budget of $1,708,680 proposed in March 2023, the Committee has worked tirelessly to implement capital improvements to specifically address the improvements to the Sanctuary for audio-visual upgrades, refurbishing of pews, installation of a lift in our Sanctuary to provide access to the stage area, lighting upgrades and new chairs for the choir. Additionally, new flooring was installed on the main floor and carpet in the stairwells and the narthex. Painting of many parts of the sanctuary was completed. New door hardware was installed throughout the sanctuary.
We are in the homestretch for this phase of the renovation. The items that are in process are sound and lighting updates and installation of acoustical treatment panels to provide the final enhancement to the space. These are expected to be completed in the next sixty days.
As of March 31, 2024, the total funds expended for the Phase 1 Sanctuary renovation are $1,289,085.92.
The remaining items to be paid are estimated at $188,000.00 for a final construction cost of $1,477,085.92.
The Committee has been able to renovate more areas and recognize cost savings by handling this work directly with vendors rather than through a single General Contractor as was planned using the IPD process.
What is Happening Upstairs?
As we move to Phase 2 of the renovation, the Committee has been soliciting bids from contractors/vendors to address the requirements to improve the areas. All bids have not been received but we have established an expected budget amount for each category.
The original directive to this Committee was to address a number of capital project areas with up to $2 million dollars of the proceeds from the sale of church property. It is anticipated that the remaining items will reach the $2 million dollar limit. The Committee requested and was approved to deploy all remaining funds up to $2 million, which based on the final Sanctuary cost of $1,477,085.92 would leave $522,914.08 available for this phase.
Once the final accounting of the Sanctuary cost, the amount available for Phase 2 will be adjusted to ensure we do not exceed $2 million dollars. The Trustees, Finance Committee, and Church Council approved the Phase 1 capital projects.
The following is a list of items that are budgeted for this next phase in the order which it will be completed. You will notice that this list exceeds the funds we are requesting because there are some other funds available in grants that we are hoping to obtain to address that portion of work.
Congregational Care
The existing Congregational Care area on the second floor will be renovated as a suite with a glass door entrance complete with signage. Offices for this team will be upgraded with new flooring, paint, ceiling tiles, lighting, and sound dampening. The area will include a small kitchen and a living room which will provide room for families planning funeral/memorial services or conversation location. The funds allocated to this area will include all work needed, furniture, appliances and equipment needed for a fully functional space. This space will provide our Care team a dedicated private space to care for our congregation and community.
CRStudents
The Youth area improvement budget is currently under development. This area has many classrooms that need carpet, paint and lighting. Relocation of the youth staff offices to a central location is necessary to provide easy access for the youth. Updates to the common areas include paint, lighting, furniture, TV’s, and activity spaces currently in discussion with the youth leadership. The last significant update to this area was in 2010 (14 years ago – and only in some common areas). This area upgrade is an integral part of the future growth in our youth ministry and thus is a priority in Phase 2.
This work will commence in May 2024 and finish in 2025.
What Resources Are Available?
We have three different areas to which all funding/giving is allocated:
- Operations
- Discretionary
- Capital Expense
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