Title
Franklin Loebe Center Renovation - Architecture Services
History
BACKGROUND
In 2008, the Village conducted a Space Needs Assessment completed by Gilfillan Callahan Nelson Architects (now Studio GCN) that focused on the efficient use of some Village-owned facilities. The study determined there were significant inefficiencies that the Village faces in the Parks/Facilities and Recreation operations due to the facility and space limitations. A discussion of the future long-term goals for Village facilities determined utilization and the next steps in completing facility projects.
In summary, the completed Space Needs;
· documented the present operation and facilities (including a clear understanding of the building types and physical characteristics of each space)
· defined the current and future activities of the Recreation and Parks/Facilities Departments meeting with key stakeholders
· identified activity relationships to see where efficiencies could be maximized
· determined square footage requirements for programming, office, work space, etc.
· inventoried square footage requirements for equipment and vehicles
· modeled the existing plan layouts and provided recommendations for future plan layout
Since the study, several phases of recommendations were adopted by the Village Board and have already been completed. The first phase of renovation in the facility located at 14600 Ravinia - Recreation Administration - has been completed. The required exterior repairs and the upper level of the interior were completed with a build-out of the south wing by the tenant, Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic (now called Learning Ally), and the remainder by Village staff using Parks and Building Maintenance skilled staff to save the Village significant cost.
14600 Ravinia (former Police Station)
Phase I - Renovation of the Exterior - COMPLETED FY2010 Project Budget: $ 518,093
Actual Final Exterior Rehab Project Expenditure: $333,605
Additional Expense: Secur...
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