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Heritage United Methodist Church Building Renovation Project

Presentation to the Congregation

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November 1, 2015

Bill PrittsChairman, Trustees Committee

Tom ShearerChairman, Finance Committee

Situational Analysis

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What We Know

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The Trustees Committee and the Church Council are aware of the following problems:

Electrical system is at a maximum capacity • Original wiring in the Sanctuary and in the 1961

Educational Building.

Moisture problem in the northwest corner of the ground floor

Lack of ADA accessibility: • Sanctuary• Educational Building• Restrooms

What Has Been Done So Far?

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Trustees Committee met with several church groups to seek input on space and accessibility requirements

Trustees canvassed the congregation for input on the current needs of the church

Trustees reviewed previous recommendations • How to use space and optimize/improve/modernize

facility Formed a smaller Building Committee Reviewed 3 presentations from architectural firms Engaged services of EADS Group on how to correct issues

What Have We Learned?

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The EADS Group completed an initial study and briefed the Trustees and Building Committee on their recommendations:

Electrical • Issues can be solved within the confines of the project to

solve the other two issues Moisture

• Believed to be coming from inadequate roof and underground drainage

• Will require digging and sidewalk replacement on the Diamond Shoppes corner

Accessibility • Installation of proper restroom facilities on each level • Improving accessibility to Church

What We Considered To Make Recommendations

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Electrical

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By upgrading the electrical system it solves the system overloads:

Enables updating kitchen, audio/visual equipment, etc... without fear of overloading the system and blowing breakers

The sanctuary lighting system will be less likely to blow breakers

Provides a safer facility with adequate electrical service and the ability to expand

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MoistureIf the moisture problem is

addressed properly: The paint in the halls

will no longer peel

We will avoid any severe structural damage to the foundation or mold problems

Addressing ADA Accessibility

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By installing ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliant restrooms:

Accessibility for the disabled will no longer be an issue

People/visitors will have easier access from all levels

There will be loss of floor space

As a public building, new restrooms must comply with the ADA

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Considered Accessibility Solutions

Solution One: Ramp

Less expensive than an elevator and would not sacrifice floor space

Located on the Market Street side of the building

• 45 foot ramp with a 1 inch rise per foot

Concerns

Still have to go outside to change floors within the church

Not practical for food/beverage carts

Not esthetically pleasing

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Considered Accessibility Solutions

Solution Two: Elevator

Will not have to go outside to change floors

Able to have food/beverage service in any part of the building

Safety when traveling between floors

Concerns

Loss of floor space to an elevator shaft and mechanical room

More expensive than a ramp

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Floor Space Considerations Use the Market Street house for additional space (i.e. Pastor’s

Office, Library and/or Church Secretary)

Reconfigure the remaining floor space to accommodate current needs • Sacrifice existing classroom, library or chapel space

Add a third floor to the Educational Building

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Considered Floor Space SolutionsSolution One:

Using the Market Street House for Additional Space

First floor must be used for retail space (Ligonier Borough Diamond District zoning requirements)

Second floor could be used for Pastor’s Office and Church Secretary

Needs to be made ADA accessible

Concerns

Offices will be difficult to find

Limited accessibility

ADA accessible entrance and restrooms will add an additional 67% of the current mortgage debt

Difficult for staff to monitor church activities

Loss of future rental income

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Considered Floor Space SolutionsSolution Two:

Reconfiguring the remaining floor space

Church Secretary will be more visible

Nursery will be in a more secure area

Allows for an updated Pastor’s Office, office area for the Church Secretary and staff, Chapel area, and Library

Access to the Pastor and Church Secretary would remain within the existing church building

Easier to monitor the activities ongoing in the church

Concerns

Reduced classroom space

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Considered Floor Space SolutionsOption Three: Add a third floor to Educational Building

Would better accommodate the needs of the Church

• Expanded Library, larger Chapel, more office space, and more storage

Able to hold larger community and church group meetings Accommodate all current and future classroom needs of the

church Still maintain the character of the building

• Stone facade can be matched to complement the existing stone Market Street House would still be available to generate income

and revenue Visitors and congregational access to the Pastor and Church

Secretary would remain within the existing church building

Final Decision

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Church Council Vote On May 28, 2015

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Renovate the building to upgrade the electrical system and solve the moisture problem

Install new energy efficient windows and ADA compliant restroom facilities

Install an internal elevator to accommodate accessibility to all levels of the building

Add a new third floor to recover the existing classroom, storage and office space

Conduct a fund-raising campaign to encompass all renovations

Recommended Floor Layout

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Alley

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Diamond

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Artist Renderings

(Two Options)

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Project Budgets

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Renovate the church to upgrade the electrical system Correct the moisture problem Install an elevator to gain ADA accessibility Add ADA accessible restrooms Add new energy efficient windows Build third level to recover lost classroom space and add more

storage

Price: approx. $1,840,000 (includes updated engineering/architectural and permitting fees and 2016 anticipated construction costs)

Overall Fund Raising Goal : $2,500,000 (to allow for unforeseen cost overruns, the mortgage debt on the Market Street property, updated kitchen off the Church lounge, a handicapped accessible lift for the Fellowship Hall, potentially a gabled roof instead of a flat roof if the congregation so decides, and any other unexpected expenses)

Next Steps

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Formal approval and direction from the Church Council/ Charge Conference was granted May 28, 2015 to proceed with building renovations and third floor

Conduct an informational meeting(s) with the Congregation on November 1, 2015

Create a Capital Funds Campaign Committee and initiate a capital campaign

Obtain final congregational approval at the next Church Conference before starting construction

Capital Campaign Committee

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Beth Hebb Bill Dickson Glenda Dickson Harry Marker Ryan Glista Barb Glista Dan Fritz Bill Pritts, Chairman, Trustees Committee Rick Hildebrand Rev. Dick Markle Rev. John Flower Tom Shearer, Chairman, Finance Committee

Capital Fund

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Began with Ms. Dorothy Brandt• Ms. Brandt’s bequest to the Church initiated the current fund • She attended our our church in the 30’s and 40’s• Most recently associated with our church as a resident of

Ligonier Gardens in 2009• She passed away on Aug 1, 2013 and left $100K in her Will to

our church Current fund balance is $88K after payments to EADS

for facility study and schematic drawings R.K. Mellon Foundation • Has expressed interest in our campaign due to the

active involvement of so many community organizations using our church

Other foundations will also be approached

How Will We Raise the Funds?

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Congregational gifts/pledgesCommunity grantsFoundation grantsEndowment grantsCommercial financing

Pray and have Faith!

How Can I Participate?

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Congregational giving/pledges Fund raising activities (i.e. dinners, etc…) Church organization donations Campaign Committee assignments Leave a legacy Time and talents Prayers for the successful completion of the

project

Questions?

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