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William Penn SD property committee: $17.6 million available for summer projects, $10.6 million planned before grants
Summary
At the May 6 William Penn School District Property Committee meeting, staff reported roughly $17.6 million in capital funds available and outlined about $10.6 million in planned summer projects before grant offsets; several projects are partially grant-funded and some grant reimbursements remain pending.
William Penn School District property committee staff told members at their May 6 meeting that the district currently has approximately $17.6 million in capital funds available and is planning roughly $10.6 million in projects this summer before accounting for grants.
The funds come primarily from the district's last three bond disbursements, staff said. Some amounts were originally designated for other projects and have been reallocated or remain as leftover balances from completed projects. Staff reported that the net amount of projects listed on the slide under discussion, after anticipated grant reimbursements, is roughly $8.1 million.
Staff noted several specific funding items. The East Lansdowne project is expected to close this summer and return about $800,000 in contingency funds to district accounts once final reconciliation is complete. The district expects reimbursement of $500,000 from a Pennsylvania facilities improvement grant for East Lansdowne Emergency (as described by staff). Two projects — the Penwood Middle School roof and the Bell Avenue elevator — have combined grant subsidies totaling about $2.4 million. Staff emphasized that all grant dollars discussed are reimbursable and that reimbursement processes can be lengthy.
Committee members asked clarifying questions about individual projects — including HVAC scope at Arbor/Ardmore Avenue and whether completing the listed projects will bring all buildings into Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance. Staff said some projects (for example, the Bell Avenue elevator) will address significant accessibility barriers, but additional interior work at some buildings would remain to reach full ADA compliance. Staff agreed to prepare more detailed punch lists and cost estimates for outstanding ADA items by the next property meeting.
The committee proceeded from this update to consider motions on individual projects and contracts later in the meeting.
