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
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