2010 Bond Referendum Projects April 16, 2011
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Elementary 33 (LUZ 74H, Falcon Landing)
Project Summary
- Address: 5200 Falcon Landing Blvd., Katy, TX 77494
- Location: LUZ 74H, southwest corner of Falcon Landing Blvd. and Hinesdale Park Lane in the Cinco Ranch Development.
- Budget: $23,792,309* (includes $610,343 from the 2006 $259M bond authorization)
- Approved Construction Cost: $18,100,367
- Architect/Engineer: SBWV Architects
- Contractor: Drymalla Construction Co. (CSP)
- KISD Project Manager: Nathan Fuchs
- Project Completion: Anticipated July 2012
- Description:
Prototype elementary school designed for 1030 students. This campus is a refined repeat of Stan Stanley Elementary.
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Background/Justification:
Growth in the southwest quadrant of the District continues on an annual basis. The opening of this campus in 2012 will accommodate students currently attending the following campuses:
- Griffin Elementary (MGE)
- Kilpatrick Elementary (OKE)
*Bond allocation includes not only the construction dollars but other costs associated with utilities, consultants, architects, engineers, testing, furniture, equipment & technology.
Elementary 34 (LUZ 51B, Firethorne)
Project Summary
- Location: LUZ 51B, in the Firethorne subdivision
- Bond Allocation: $23,181,966*
- Est. Construction Cost: $18,653,859
- Architect: SBWV Architects
- Project Completion: Summer 2012
- Total Project Cost:
Description:
Prototype elementary school designed for 1030 students. This campus is a refined repeat of Stan Stanley Elementary.
Background/Justification:
Growth in the southwest quadrant of the District continues on an annual basis. The opening of this campus in 2012 will accommodate students currently attending:
*Bond allocation includes not only the construction dollars but other costs associated with utilities, consultants, architects, engineers, testing, furniture, equipment & technology.
Elementary 35 (LUZ 74G, Cinco Far West) (Schafer Elementary)
Project Summary
- Location: LUZ 74G, Cinco Ranch, far west area.
- Bond Allocation: $23,181,966*
- Est. Construction Cost: $18,653,859
- Architect: SBWV Architects
- Project Completion: Summer 2012
Description:
Prototype elementary school designed for 1030 students. This campus is a refined repeat of Stan Stanley Elementary.
Background/Justification:
Growth in the southwest quadrant of the District continues on an annual basis. The opening of this campus in 2012 will accommodate students currently attending:
- Stan Stanley Elementary (SSE)
*Bond allocation includes not only the construction dollars but other costs associated with utilities, consultants, architects, engineers, testing, furniture, equipment & technology.
Junior High 13 (LUZ 74B, SLHS Campus)(Seven Lakes Junior High)
Project Summary
- Location: LUZ 74B (Seven Lakes HS site)
- Bond Allocation: 39,767,508*
- Est. Construction Cost: $32,787,909
- Architect: PBK Architects
- Project Completion:
Description:
Prototype junior high school designed for 1400 students. This campus is a refined repeat of WoodCreek JH.
Background/Justification:
Growth in the southwest quadrant of the District continues on an annual basis. The opening of this campus in 2012 will accommodate students currently attending the following campuses:
- Beckendorff JH (BDJH)
- WoodCreek JH (WCJH)
*Bond allocation includes not only the construction dollars but other costs associated with utilities, consultants, architects, engineers, testing, furniture, equipment & technology.
High School 7 (LUZ 67A - including 9th grade center) (Tompkins High School)
Project Summary
- Location: LUZ 67A, at the intersection of Falcon Landing Blvd and Gaston Road
- Bond Allocation: $137,416,997*
- Est. Construction Cost: $115,589,250
Architect: PBK Architects
Project Completion: Summer 2013
Description:
Prototype high school designed for 3000 students. This campus is a refined repeat of Seven Lakes HS. The cost of this facility also includes funding for site infrastructure.
Background/Justification:
Growth in the southwest quadrant of the District continues on an annual basis. The opening of this campus in 2013 will accommodate students currently attending:
*Bond allocation includes not only the construction dollars but other costs associated with utilities, consultants, architects, engineers, testing, furniture, equipment & technology.
Wolfe Replacement Project (500 student capacity) K-5
Project Summary
- Location: Current Wolfe Elementary site
- Bond Allocation: $16,996,828*
- Est. Construction Cost: $13,383,328
- Architect: PBK Architects
- Project Completion: Summer 2012
Description:
Replacement elementary school for Wolfe Elementary (WE) to house grades K – 5 for 500 students.
Background/Justification:
Wolfe Elementary is the second oldest elementary campus in KISD built in 1969. Roof replacement funding was allocated for in the 2006 bond, but the funds were not utilized because there was discussion to use the money for continued repairs or replace the entire school. There are issues with not only the building envelope (roof) but the mechanical, plumbing and electrical systems as well.
The current enrollment is in excess of 400 students and the building has exceeded its useful life. Replacement is a less expensive option than renovation. A 500 capacity elementary school will accommodate growth along the I-10 corridor.
*Bond allocation includes not only the construction dollars but other costs associated with utilities, consultants, architects, engineers, testing, furniture, equipment & technology.
Property Acquisition
Infrastructure (required utilities for new schools/sites)
Existing Facilities - Comprehensive Renovations
- West Memorial Junior High
- Project Summary
- Bond Allocation: $19,756,257
- Est. Construction Cost: $15,191,276
- Architect: SHW Group
- Project Completion: Summer 2013
- Project Description:
Provide a comprehensive renovation* to the campus.
- Background & Justification:
Campus opened in 1976. Comprehensive renovation, per the comments from an outside engineering consultant:
Components of a Comprehensive Renovation
In the last few years, Katy ISD has developed a comprehensive renovation approach regarding older school district facilities. The first priority is the roof and building envelope (brick, windows, doors). Once we have ensured that the facility has been secured from water intrusion, we focus on the interior of the building.
The next level of is within the building in which we review the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems. In regards to each discipline:
- Mechanical – air conditioning/heating. As the equipment ages the levels of performance for operation and air quality tend to diminish.
- Electrical – as our programs have evolved, so have our demands for electricity particularly in the area of technology. A review of lighting levels and energy efficiency is also evaluated.
- Plumbing – in older buildings, piping deteriorates affecting the quality and efficiency of the plumbing. A side effect could result in hidden leaks affecting the integrity of the walls including the introduction of mold.
Changes to the MEP systems affect the interior finishes – flooring, painting of walls. At that same time, we review the existing spaces in the building and determine if they support the current curriculum and legislative requirements. Areas to be considered would be the restrooms, classroom needs, clinic, and administrative.
At this same time, we review the need for a classroom addition at the campus. The MEP upgrade would take into consideration the need to support a building addition at a later date.
When determining the priority of campuses and the total building upgrades, we evaluate the campuses within the context of roof, building envelope, MEP and program. Any immediate campus needs are addressed through our work order system in order to ensure a safe facility.
- Mayde Creek JH
- Project Summary
- Bond Allocation: $18,135,661
- Est. Construction Cost: $14,023,619
- Architect: SHW Group
- Project Completion: Summer 2013
- Project Description:
Provide a comprehensive renovation* to the original areas of Mayde Creek JH.
- Background & Justification:
Mayde Creek JH opened in 1980 and is in need of a comprehensive renovation, per the comments from an outside engineering consultant:
- Existing galvanized domestic water piping: Replace the existing galvanized piping with copper piping throughout the building including above ceiling, utility pipe chases and inside wall to the final connection.
- Existing Electrical System: Replace all electrical equipment to provide future capacity.
- Building temperature controls and reason why the air compressor runs continuously. Replace all pneumatic controls with Direct Digital Controls and remove air compressors.
- Existing air handling units (AHU): Replace all existing air handling units.
- HVAC systems: Replace all original HVAC equipment and to consolidate all plants into one central plant to reduce the maintenance cost.
- Existing lighting systems: Replace all original light fixture including exterior fixtures and add dual level lighting to all classroom, Add motion detection to all areas to increase energy efficiency
- Existing special systems (FIRE ALARM, COMMUNICATION SYSTEM, CLOCK SYSTEM, SECURITY SYSTEM, and SECURITY CAMERAS): Replace all original systems that have not been upgraded from original construction, or recent renovations.
- Existing student and staff restrooms and plumbing fixtures. Replace all original plumbing fixtures. The new fixtures will reduce water usage and maintenance cost.
- Existing drinking fountains: Replace all original drinking fountains. The new fixtures will reduce water usage and maintenance cost. The existing fixture use refrigerant has been discontinued.
- Existing electrical system: Replace all electrical equipment to provide future capacity.
- Existing cooking lab: Replace all exhaust fans, ductwork and plumbing fixtures throughout this room.
- Katy HS West Campus
Project Summary
- Bond Allocation: $25,710,750
- Est. Construction Costs: $20,708,564 (includes Katy HS main campus kitchen and pool renovation)
- Architect: VLK Architects
- Project Completion: Summer 2013
- Description:
Provide for a replacement facility either in the current location or closer to the main campus. Replacement of the facility in the current location would dictate relocating of students & staff into a temporary classroom “village” during construction.
Replacement of the facility closer to the main campus, as supported by campus administration, provides some options. First, there would be no need to displace either students or staff during construction. They could remain housed in the existing facility during construction. Also, based upon the current estimate to replace the facility in the current location, we feel there may some options in regards to the replacement of the wrestling room, brigade gym and original auditorium. Savings achieved by not constructing the temporary classroom village and efficiency in planning could potentially fund these options.
Background/Justification:
This original portion of Katy HS opened in 1951. To the best of our knowledge, the air conditioning was not installed until 1965. The building foundation is pier & beam – no concrete on grade but elevated with a crawlspace for piping runs. The building integrity is beyond its useful life in regards to the building shell - roof, windows and mechanical systems.A review of the area by an outside engineering consultant noted the following:
- “Return air is thru louvers within the classroom doors.
- Three Central plants, (1) DX chiller and (2) Chilled water systems.
- (3) Multizone air handling units.
- (5) Single Zone air handling units.
- All mechanical equipment is well beyond its useful life.
- Building does not warrant a renovation to bring up to code due to design and construction materials used.
Due to the reasons above, a renovation would not be cost effective in light of the realm of component replacement in addition to asbestos abatement and potential water intrusion remediation.
Main Campus Kitchen
Description:
Provide for the renovation of the kitchen on the main campus.
Background & Justification:
The kitchen at Katy High Main Campus has not been upgraded since the kitchen was built. Equipment has been added to try to accommodate feeding a growing student population. The electrical functions are inadequate to handle the amount of equipment that has been added. The hot water heater has continued capacity concerns. The serving lines and snack bar are not effective. The cooking equipment is inadequate for the amount of students. The storage space is split into many different areas. The kitchen is a good size, but space is not being utilized to the fullest extent.
- Inadequate freezer and cooler space to handle the needs of the campus.
- Floor to the cooler is rusted and caves in when walked on.
- Additional reach in coolers and freezers have been added in the kitchen to increase refrigerated space due to the inadequate freezer. This is a strain on the electrical system and is inefficient for inventory control.
- There are many reach-in coolers, warmers and freezers, but they have been removed from other schools and are either old, missing shelves or do not adequately maintain temperature.
- Four ovens to cook the amount of food at a high school are inadequate.
- Reconfiguration and upgrade of snack bar and three serving lines to better serve students. The reconfiguration would also resolve the issue of food being cooked in the main kitchen and moved to the snack bar area.
- Hot water heater continues to not meet the capacity needs of the kitchen.
- Four storage rooms located throughout the kitchen area are not efficient for inventory control.
- Convections ovens are inadequate. Black bakery ovens need to be removed and replaced with usable equipment.
- Sewer back up concerns.
- Back of the kitchen area needs a permanent ramp instead of the wooden structure so food and garbage can easily move to/from the kitchen area.
- Upgrade of above ceiling components which include mechanical, electrical, plumbing, lights.
Pool
Description
Due to age and use, various improvements will be completed on the Katy HS pool to maintain its functionality.
Background & Justification
Katy High School Swim Center is the district’s only large capacity aquatic facility (elevated spectator seating and deck space to accommodate teams). Therefore, all large events (Katy Invitational, Duel in the Pool, JV District, District, etc) are held at that facility. The facility scoreboard is outdated. Most of the timing equipment is in working order.
The pool plaster is in disrepair and it is recommended to be replaced.
KHS pool has gravity sand filters. Backwashing these filters require great amounts of water and loss of chemicals.
The existing two story pump room and the space available needs to be reconfigured to provide for secure storage for equipment and chemicals.
Note: There is an opportunity to perform this work in two phases – the first phase would consist of the new freezer cooler work and snack bar. In order to provide for a larger freezer cooler, the building will need to be expanded. The second phase would entail the main kitchen & serving lines.
Project Summary
- Bond Allocation: $3,958,500
- Est. Construction Cost: $3,045,000
- Architect: Kalmans Marshall Engineering Inc.
- Project Completion: January 2012
- Project Description:
Provide for the construction of a new chilled water plant and renovations to the existing hot water plant.
- Background & Justification:
This original central plant serves the large majority (approx. 75%) of the teaching and administrative spaces. There is a critical concern that this plant is beyond its designated life with a potential negative impact on the campus should it fail. “Band Aid” maintenance repairs no longer will ensure its viability. Per the comments from an outside engineering consultant:
- Existing Trane AHU's: Replace all existing air handling units; increase outside air quantities into mechanical room air handling units; remove refrigerant machinery from mechanical mezzanine and separate the gas fired equipment from the air handling equipment by construction of a separate room within the existing space.
- Existing chillers: Replace these chillers with high efficiency chillers and building new central plant. This is to resolve code violations in mechanical mezzanine. Provide a variable primary pumping system.
- Existing boilers: Replace boilers with multiple high efficiency boilers to reduce gas consumption. Build room around boilers to separate gas fired equipment from HVAC equipment.
- Existing Electrical System: Replace all electrical equipment to provide future capacity.
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Taylor HS Renovation
Project Summary
- Bond Allocation: $28,845,863
- Est. Construction Cost: $24,056,462 (includes pool renovation)
- Architect: Bay Architects
- Project Completion: Summer 2013
- Project Description:
Provide a comprehensive renovation* to the original areas of Taylor HS.
- Background & Justification:
During the public input on facilities phase in December 2009/January 2010; several comments online and at the workshop indicated that renovations to the campus were warranted. The following are comments offered by an outside engineering consultant:
- Existing galvanized domestic water piping: This piping warrants replacement due to leaks thru out the building.
- Recommendation is to replace the existing galvanized piping with copper piping throughout the building including above ceiling, utility/pipe chases and inside wall to the final connection.
- Existing electrical system: the electrical equipment is at the end of its life expectancy and replacement parts may not be available. The electrical system has been expanded to its limits. Additional circuit space is required.
- Recommendation is to replace all electrical equipment to provide future capacity.
- Existing main switchboard from the original construction:
- Recommendation is to replace all original electrical equipment to provide future capacity.
- Building temperature controls, and air compressor:
- Recommendation is to replace all pneumatic controls with Direct Digital Controls and remove air Compressor.
- Existing 56 original Air Handling Units (AHU's): Units are 32 years old and show signs of cabinet rust, drain pan corrosion, bearing wear. These single wall constructed units will call for replacement within the next two years or additional maintenance cost will be required to keep units operational. Spare parts may not be available.The lack of induced ventilation air into these mechanical areas should be increased to improve Indoor air quality.
- Recommendation is to replace all existing air handling units and to increase outside air quantities into mechanical room air handling units.
- Existing lighting systems: Original fixtures are in poor condition. Classrooms do not have dual level lighting. Building does not meet energy code. Replace existing lighting in stairs.
- Recommendation is to replace all original light fixtures including exterior fixtures and add dual level lighting to all classroom, Add motion detection to all areas to increase energy efficiency.
*Components of a Comprehensive Renovation:
In the last few years, Katy ISD has developed a comprehensive renovation approach regarding older school district facilities. The first priority is the roof and building envelope (brick, windows, doors). Once we have ensured that the facility has been secured from moisture intrusion, we focus on the interior of the building.
The next level of upgrade is within the building in which we review the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems. In regards to each discipline:
- Mechanical – air conditioning/heating. As the equipment ages the levels of performance for operation and air quality tend to diminish.
- Electrical – as our programs have evolved, so have our demands for electricity particularly in the area of technology. A review of lighting levels for student performance and energy efficiency is also evaluated.
- Plumbing – in older buildings, piping deteriorates affecting the quality and efficiency of the plumbing. A side effect could result in hidden leaks affecting the integrity of the walls including the introduction of mold.
Changes to the MEP systems affect the interior finishes – flooring, painting of walls. At that same time, we review the existing spaces in the building and determine if they support the current curriculum and legislative requirements. Areas to be considered would be the restrooms, classroom needs, clinic, and administrative.
At this same time, we review whether or not a classroom addition at the campus is warranted. The MEP upgrade would take into consideration the possibility of a building addition at a later date.
When determining the priority of campuses and the total building upgrades, we evaluate the campuses within the context of roof, building envelope, MEP and program. Any immediate campus issues are addressed through our work order system.
Existing Facilities - Facility Expansion
Existing Facilities
- Roof/Building Envelope Projects - Fielder Elem.
- Roof/Building Envelope Projects - Mayde Creek HS
- Replacement Chillers - Fielder Elem.
- Replacement Chillers - Hayes Elem.
- Replacement Chillers - Beck JH
- Cimarron Kitchen Renovation
- Nottingham Country Kitchen Renovation
- High School Campus T-5 Lighting Retrofits - CRHS, KHS, MCHS, MRHS, and SLHS
- Replacement of Fire Alarm, Intercom and Generators at Various Campuses
- Replacement of Parking & Athletic Light Poles
- Main Entry Security - RAE, BCE, SCE, FE, GE, JHE, HE, KE, MCE, PME, SE, JWE, MDJH, MPJH, CRHS, MCHS, KHS
- Fence Construction at RAE, FES, GE, RRE, SES, SE, JWE, DWE
- Elementary Cafeteria Floor Replacement - CE, JEE, FE, JHE, KE, PME, PE
Project Summary
- Budget: $865,400
- Approved Construction Cost: $865,402
- Contractor: Vector concepts (CSP)
- Project Completion: August 2011
Description:
Additional construction control joints will be added along with replacement flooring to eliminate cracks. The campuses receiving this renovation include:
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| Cimarron ES |
Katy ES |
| Exley ES |
McRoberts ES |
| Fielder ES |
Pattison ES |
| Hayes ES |
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Background/Justification:
These floors have been damaged due to expansion joint issues which appeared after construction. This has resulted in cracked floors causing existing tiles to come unglued or sometimes split, causing a tripping hazard. Until the additional expansion joints can be added, replacing tile on an ongoing basis would not be a viable solution.
The floors would be replaced with vinyl synthetic flooring (recently installed at Stanley elementary) which saves maintenance hours and dollars, as no finish is necessary. Vinyl synthetic flooring also prevents and reduces injuries due to slipping. |
- Student Locker Replacement - Katy JH
- Student Locker Replacement - McDonald JH
- Rhoads Elem., Parking Lot Expansion
- Kilpatrick Elem., Front Drive Widening
- Turf Replacement at Rhodes Stadium
- Katy High School Pool Renovation
- Memorial Parkway JH Track Reconstruction
- Athletic and PE Locker Replacement at MCHS
- Performing Arts Centers (PAC) Retrofits - KHS, THS, MCHS, CRHS
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