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West Irondequoit RISE project 40% complete; $19M budget remains on track, district says
Summary
District facilities staff updated the board on the $19 million RISE capital project, reporting roughly 40% construction completion, awarded contracts of about $15.6 million, federal funds for HVAC filtration and about $1.2 million of contingency remaining.
District facilities and finance staff reported progress on the district’s RISE capital referendum projects at the March 20 board meeting, describing construction milestones, budget allocations and near-term risks.
What administrators said: Finance and facilities presenters said the RISE project carries a total budget of about $19,000,000. Contract awards totaled roughly $15.6 million; the district said it leveraged about $700,000 in federal stimulus funds tied to HVAC/filtration improvements and had set aside roughly $1.4 million for contingency. Presenters reported approximately $200,000 in change orders to date and said about $1.2 million of the contingency remains. Construction progress was described as roughly 40% complete.
Project scope and site work: Staff described active work at multiple campuses: a prefabricated metal building and lifts at the former Lakeview site for vehicle maintenance, library renovations and restroom demolition and replacement at Iroquois Middle School, interior door replacements and narrowed-window doors for safety at Dake Junior High, and demolition and foundation work to create a steel bridge link between the junior high and high school. Officials showed photos of steel framing, rough mechanical/electrical plumbing work, and progress in the Lakeview (DOS) building.
Financing and process notes: Presenters explained the budget breakdown includes a DASNY (Dormitory Authority of the State of New York) allocation as part of the financing plan and that long-term borrowing and federal stimulus funds were factored into the plan. They also described weekly on-site performance meetings and biweekly project-management checkpoints. Presenters said further unknowns are possible when opening older walls (library at Rogers was cited as one area where further unforeseen conditions could create change orders), but they characterized the budget position as strong and contingency as adequate for known risks.
Board questions: Board members asked about logistics such as crane timing and traffic flow during steel installation; presenters said heavy lifts would likely be scheduled to reduce disruption and that board members would be notified when to expect major deliveries and installations (opportunities for student and community engagement, such as beam-signing, were referenced).
Ending: The district reported steady progress, a manageable level of change orders so far, and continued oversight through weekly construction and finance check-ins. Administrators said they will continue to report monthly to the facilities planning committee and provide photos and schedule updates to the board.
