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District to pursue facilities grant; roof scans required up front to qualify for 75% restoration funding
Summary
North Penn plans to apply for a facilities improvement grant (deadline March 13) with Tremco Roofing to support restoration or replacement at multiple schools. Staff said roof scans — estimated $35,200 up front for bid package 3 — are required to prove restoration viability; grant would cover 75% with a 25% district match and $5 million maximum award.
The committee heard Jan. 27 that the district intends to pursue a facilities improvement grant, in partnership with Tremco Roofing, to restore or replace roofs at multiple district schools.
Mister Slaughter told the committee the district is preparing a grant application to the department of economic development/community economic development with Tremco managing the submission. The initial work would include roof scans for four or five schools (North Wales, Penfield, Penbrook and Park were named) at an estimated up‑front district cost of $35,200 to confirm whether roofs are candidates for restoration (which is less costly than full replacement). "The scans would be needed in order to prove that a restoration is viable," Slaughter said.
Slaughter said the grant is structured to provide 75 percent of replacement cost with a 25 percent district match; the program carries a $5,000,000 maximum per application. The district plans to obtain three‑to‑four contractor quotes before submission; Tremco will not charge management fees beyond the scan cost, Slaughter said. The committee was told the district will prioritize projects should awards exceed the maximum eligible amount.
Public commenter Jason Lanier asked whether paying for roof scans and pursuing the grant is cost‑effective compared with contracting the roof work directly. Slaughter replied that scans are needed whether pursuing restoration via grant or preparing bid documents for replacement; they identify moisture under insulation that would make restoration inappropriate. He said restoration can provide a warranty close to replacement at lower cost if scans show it is feasible.
Staff asked for permission to proceed with grant submission; Slaughter said materials and quotes are being assembled with a target to submit well before the March 13 deadline.
