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Board approves DLR design work authorization; discusses long‑range facilities plan and Benton renovations
Summary
Trustees reviewed an amendment to authorize architectural design development with DLR for Benton High School remodel work (fee model 7.9% of construction) and engaged in a wide-ranging facilities planning discussion about 5/10/15‑year milestones, funding constraints and priorities; the board requested further financial scenarios and capacity updates.
An amendment with architecture firm DLR to begin design development for renovating Benton High School was presented to the board; administration said the contract amendment would set fees at 7.9% of construction cost and enable design drawings and bid documents needed to produce cost estimates.
“All you’re approving tonight is a contract with DLR for over $37,000 to do the design development,” said an administrator (Speaker 13), explaining that DLR’s earlier…
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