Wendell School District #232

Plant Facility and Bond ElectionAugust 26, 2014

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Purpose Present the Issues

Recognize community values of conservative spending and responsible care of facilities.

Preserve community asset of $31,000,000

Bond and Plant Facility ElectionAugust 26, 2014

Proposed Solution

$250 K annual levy (10 years) for ongoing maintenance

$1.5 million, low interest, 20 year bond for immediate needs.

Objective: Protect investment through immediate repair and ongoing maintenance

Problem: Deteriorated facility systems

Maintenance, Furnishings, and EquipmentFor example: Heating and air conditioning Safety and security systems Painting General maintenance and supplies Parking lot sealing Plumbing systems Snow removal Grounds

The Plant Facility Levy

Second Level Gym Floor Where Moisture from Leaky Roof Caused Water Damage

Effects of Moisture on Outside Wall

• 20 year obligation

• For major repairs, renovations, equipment replacement, safety and security improvements.

• Provides immediate financial resources.

• Four major immediate needs.

The Bond

Gymnasium HVAC system

Gymnasium roof system

High school roof

Student parking lot

Bond Proposal for Immediate Needs

High School Roof Showing Loss of Protective Coating

Stained Tiles in High School Gymnasium

Boiler Room Closet Showing Water Damage

Parking Lot Outside Locker RoomsShowing Drainage Problems

Pot Holes in Parking Lot

High School Student Parking Showing Drainage Problems

Repair, Maintain, Furnish, equip, facilities

Annual Cost Annual tax for a $100K Primary Home

Monthly/Weekly

$250,000 $48.13 $4.01/$0.93

Total Annual Tax Increase

$65.67 $5.47/$1.27

Estimated Cost- Plant Facility

Emergency Projects

Estimated Cost

Annual tax for a $100K Primary Home

Monthly/Weekly

Gymnasium Roof Repair

$325,000 $3.80

Gymnasium Heating & Cooling

$400,000 $4.68

High School Roof Renovation

$300,000 $3.51

Parking Lot Engineering, Grading, and Surfacing

$340,048 $3.97

Unanticipated Cost Overruns

$134,952 $1.58

Total Tax-Exempt Bond

$1,500,000 $17.54 $1.46/$0.34

Estimated Cost- Bond

American Legion Hall- City residents

Wendell High School Gymnasium- residents outside city limits

For More Information Gary E. Cox, Committee Chair 536-2229Greg M. Lowe, Superintendent 536-2418

Gay Petersen, Board Chair 536-2597Krissy Messick, Business Manager 536-2418

Please go to the polls on August 26 and VOTE