Capital Project 2016 Members of the Bloomfield Facilities Committee Frank Young – BOE Jim Spelman – BOE Pam Nakoski - BOE (at large) Ian Caspersson – Community Dave Conklin – Community Ken Mathis – Community John Champlin – Community Administrators/Supervisors from the District

How do we design a capital project? 1.Project work comes from the building condition survey and long range plan. This project has been in the planning stages for over 10 years. 2.Facilities Committee has met several times over the past 10 months to review information. 3.In June of 2014 the Facilities Committee held a public information forum to present and gather information. 4.In June/July of 2014 the Facilities Committee collected public comment through a survey.

What can we afford to do without raising taxes? 1.Over the next three years the district will be making final payments on bonds having a district share of $160,000 a year. 2.This retired debt service can fund the district’s share of a $7,900,000 project without seeking a tax increase.

Capital Reserve 1.The district currently has over $1,000,000 in our capital reserve that can be used to help fund our next capital project. 2.If proposition #2 passes, the district will use $640,000 from the capital reserve.

The State Aid Factor 1.NYS reimburses the Bloomfield School District approximately 80.3% for every dollar spent. 2.Each dollar we spend on an approved project means we will receive $0.803 back from NYS as building aid. 3.Not every part of every project is aidable but we attempt to design projects that are 90% or more aidable. 4.This is the most efficient and cost-effective way to complete work on our buildings and grounds. 5.If we do not accomplish this work through an approved project then we will be responsible for 100% of the cost.

The cost of Project 2016 without raising taxes Proposition #1 - $7,900,000 Proposition #2-$ 800,000 Total if both pass-$8,700,000

Proposition #1 - $7,900,000 Proposition #1 will include the following:

Building reconstruction and enhancements at the elementary 1.Security enhancements including glazing film, lock- down hardware, video surveillance and intrusion- detection system upgrades 2.Flooring work 3.Domestic water heater replacement 4.Day lighting controls 5.Public address system replacement 6.Exterior lighting 7.Possibly add photovoltaic system 8.Associated plumbing, mechanical, electrical and hazardous material abatement work

Building reconstruction and enhancements at the MS/HS 1.Security enhancement including glazing film, lock-down hardware, video surveillance and intrusion-detection system upgrades 2.Flooring work 3.Library bookshelf countertop replacement 4.Air conditioning in 6 th grade wing classrooms and library 5.Boiler replacement and relocation 6.Day lighting controls 7.Walk-in cooler / freezer condensing unit replacement 8.Possibly add photovoltaic system 9.Associated plumbing, mechanical, electrical and hazardous material abatement work

Site Work is a Large Portion of this Project The following slide is the way we look today!

BLOOMFIELD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Property Configuration This is the way we look today!

Priority Site Work at the Elementary 1.Parking lot for approximately 77 cars with access roadway to the upper field location. 2.Relocate / reconfigure the bus drop off, student drop off and parking areas. 3.Walks, stairs, fencing, drainage and other associated site work.

Priority Site work at the MS/HS 1.Reconstruction and expansion of 6 lane track to 8 lane track. 2.Reconstruction of soccer/multipurpose field. 3.Construction of bleachers for approximately 800 spectators. 4.Construction of approximately 200 square foot press box. 5.Athletic field lighting for soccer / multipurpose field (approximately six - 80 foot high pole mounted fixtures). 6.Walks, stairs, fencing, landscaping, drainage and other associated site work.

BLOOMFIELD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Proposed Site Improvements – First Priority Designated by Green Shading

Why do we need to change the parking at the elementary? 1.No parking or handicap accessibility to the upper fields. 2.Traffic flow at the parent loop is a major concern. 3.Traffic from three parking areas flow into one exit at the elementary.

What do we need to do to park cars at the “Upper Elementary Fields?” Construct a parking area that will also be handicap accessible. Build an access road to the parking lot. The road needs to be safe for two-way traffic.

Traffic Issues to be addressed at the Elementary Building Student drop-off and pickup loop needs to be reconfigured for safety! Three parking areas converge into one entrance and exit.

Field Upgrades and Reconstruction 1.Lack of sufficient facilities for physical education, athletics, and community use. 2.Playing surfaces are not in good condition. 3.Fields are overused without any way of resting surfaces. 4.Track needs resurfacing.

A few of the many reasons it is time to perform field restoration Playing surfaces on all fields are in need of a total restoration.

Need for a new Varsity Field 1.Field faces east-west. 2.Soccer field is on a large portion of the varsity baseball field. The practice field is part of the baseball and softball field.

What about the track? The track will need to be resurfaced. It is much more cost efficient to complete this work as part of a capital project. A six-lane track limits the number and types of meets we can host at Bloomfield. An eight-lane track is more desirable.

Location For a Renovated Varsity Field The facilities committee has recommended developing a new exhibition (varsity) soccer/lacrosse field at the high school complex. 1.Proximity to the MS/HS building. 2.Proximity to parking lot with 110 parking spaces and pathways to the field. 3.Better accessibility to the main field. 4.Overflow parking on the north and east sides of the building.

A varsity level exhibition field makes sense at the high school. The field would be in close proximity to the building and an established parking lot.

What are the plans if bids come in favorable on bid day? If bids are favorable the district would look at: 1.Rehabilitating the field west of the new exhibition field at the MS/HS. 2.Add a softball field to the upper field area at the elementary.

Third tier addition if bids are favorable. 1.Add a second soccer/lacrosse field to the upper field area located at the elementary. 2.Add outfield fences to the varsity level baseball and softball fields located at the elementary.

Proposition #2 1.Proposition #2 is to add synthetic turf to the Exhibition Field at the high school. 2.In order for Proposition #2 to pass Proposition #1 has to also pass. 3.We can not do Proposition #2 without being able to do Proposition #1.

Synthetic Turf - Questions 1.Is turf safe? a.Depends on the stance you want to take. You can find information to support either side. 2.The temperature on turf is higher than on grass. a.The temperature of the turf will be warmer than a similar grass field. On very hot summer days the temperature may be too hot to play on. On warm summer nights, fall days, and spring days the heat radiated by the turf could be desirable.

3.Turf wears out. a.Yes, the life span of a turf field is approximately 12 to 18 years. Generally, the amount of use does not degrade turf as much as the weather and sunlight. 4.There are more injuries on turf. a.You will find literature/studies to support either side of this argument. The old rug style turf did cause more injuries. 5.Infill. a. Crumb rubber has been used on professional, college, high school, and community fields for many years. b.Crumb rubber is not the only infill available and the district will review all options.

Why is turf up for consideration? 1.Immediate use – if the reconstructed remains grass we will not be able to use it until the fall of A turf field will be ready for the fall of Turf can be used by multiple classes and teams on the same day without resting the field. 3.Turf can be used in all weather conditions without being shutdown or rested. 4.Turf can be used during three seasons and possibly during winter. 5.Typically, turf requires less maintenance.

Review of Project 2016 Proposition # 1 - $7,900,000 1.Parking and traffic flow at the elementary – including parent and bus drop off/pickup and parking at the upper athletic fields. 2.Safety, security, and efficiencies at both buildings. 3.Building maintenance and renovations. 4.Condition of athletic and outside physical education facilities.

Proposition # 2 - $800,000 1.Addition of synthetic turf to the new exhibition field at the MS/HS site.

Funding All work in proposition #1 and in proposition #2 will be accomplished without seeking new tax revenue from district residents. Funding for these projects will come from retiring debt service and the district’s Capital Reserve Fund.

Project 2016 Public Vote 1.Voting will take place on November 18, 2014, from 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM in the Galleria at the Bloomfield High School. This is the same location as the budget vote. 2.District residents are welcome and encouraged to contact Superintendent, Mike Midey, with any questions concerning Project Information concerning absentee ballots can be obtained by contacting: Mrs. Susan Foley, ext

Please Vote! November 18, :00 PM to 9:00 PM Middle/High School Gallery