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Penfield Board hears $64 million capital project outline; no vote tonight
Summary
Architects and project managers presented a preliminary design, schedule and funding plan for a proposed $64 million capital project covering roofs, HVAC, cafeterias, gyms and site work across district buildings; the board was told the plan is informational only and a December referendum is a possible next step.
Architects, construction managers and the district’s municipal advisor presented preliminary scope, costs and a timetable for a proposed capital project that would touch every Penfield Central School District building and fund infrastructure and program-support improvements.
The board received the presentation as information only; no approvals or referendum authorization were requested at the Aug. 19 meeting. District and consultant presenters said the project team is refining scope and estimates in advance of a possible December referendum.
The project team described a two‑part cost picture: an estimated $46–47 million in construction costs and a broader financing authorization that includes contingencies, incidental costs, capitalized interest and other non‑construction costs — bringing the preliminary authorization to roughly $63–64 million. The district’s municipal advisor said current assumptions show Penfield would receive roughly 80.1% building aid on eligible costs and that the…
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