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Board clears path for Palmer High School master plan: preconstruction approval, demolition timeline and property negotiations
Summary
The board approved a Phase 1 preconstruction services contract modification for Palmer High School and authorized staff to negotiate purchases of four adjacent properties to realize the campus master plan. Work will start in June and include demo and precast installation; property purchases will proceed to appraisal and contract negotiation.
The Board of Education approved a modification to contract C2025-1001 to fund Phase 1 preconstruction services for Palmer High School and authorized staff to proceed with negotiations to acquire four properties adjacent to the campus. The preconstruction modification provides funds to begin permitting, select precast suppliers, establish temporary site logistics, perform abatement and start initial demolition work this summer.
District staff said the work funded in Phase 1 will enable demolition of the identified wing, installation of geothermal and structural systems and procurement of long lead-time precast panels. Adolphson & Peterson is the construction manager/general contractor partner engaged for preconstruction and the district reported permits and a temporary closure of Boulder Street will be used as a laydown area during major crane and truck deliveries.
The board also authorized district staff to obtain appraisals and negotiate purchase contracts for four properties near Palmer High School; the district indicated these acquisitions would be funded from capital reserves (not the COP funds used earlier for Palmer). The district will return to the board for final purchase approvals after appraisals and contract negotiations.
Schedule and next steps - Preconstruction work (Phase 1) is scheduled to begin on or about 2025-06-02 and continue through the fall enabling period. - Abatement and demolition are expected in June–July; temporary site closures and traffic controls will be coordinated with city partners. - District staff will seek appraisals for the four properties, negotiate purchase agreements and bring final purchase resolutions back to the board for approval.
Community and logistics District staff presented a community communications plan, neighborhood outreach and traffic mitigation steps. The district said it will continue to consult with the local historic preservation board and offered options (including potential relocation) for buildings in the historic Weber-Wasatch neighborhood rather than immediate demolition.
Provenance - Topic intro evidence: transcript block beginning s=14645 — "This is to get our construction team going, for 28,000,000..." (topicintro) - Topic finish evidence: transcript block beginning s=15129 — "I move the Board of Education authorizes chief operations officer Chris Odom to effectuate the purchase of 4 real estate properties located at ..." (topicfinish)
