| BERKELEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT TO: Donald Evans, Ed.D., Superintendent FROM: John Calise, Executive Director of Facilities DATE: February 20, 2019 SUBJECT: Approve the Schematic Design of the Berkeley Community Theater Project BACKGROUND INFORMATION On June 27, 2018, the Board approved a contract with CAW Architects to develop a design for the renovation and modernization of the classroom wing of the Berkeley Community Theater. The Board must approve the schematic design so the construction documents can begin. The schematic design has completed the review process and is attached for Board approval. The project at the Berkeley Community Theater includes a complete renovation and modernization of the classroom wing, seismic reinforcement to the stage box and a new student entry/lobby area that is fully accessible for all. The total project cost is estimated at roughly $51,000,000. The initial project estimate was $39,000,000. However, due to increased structural scope, refined project scope, compliance modifications and other key factors such as escalation and a rise in material costs the estimate has seen a significant increase. A recent application to the Office of Public School Construction has recently been approved for roughly $17,000,000. for modernization eligibility at Berkeley High School. This allocation is on the State’s workload list and will offset the increase in project cost from the original budget. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Approve the schematic design of the Berkeley Community Theater project. FISCAL IMPACT Cost of award by this action: None. The project will be funded from Measure I and state allocation of Proposition 51 funds.
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