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Oak Park board hears bond‑program progress; athletic training center on track for December handover
Summary
Officials reported on the three‑series, voter‑approved $54.4 million bond: work completed at Einstein, athletic training center conversion progressing with an approximate $7.3M budget, and the district in compliance with Department of Treasury spending rules.
The Oak Park Board received a quarterly update on the district’s 2021 voter‑approved bond program and project milestones at its July 14 meeting.
Presenters said the 2019–21 bond program totals $54.4 million and was structured in three series. The district has expended bond proceeds in compliance with the Michigan Department of Treasury, the presenter said, and has focused spending on HVAC, electrical, safety and security, technology and renovations of underutilized spaces.
The presentation highlighted recent work at the high school, where the district is converting a disused pool into an athletic training center. The presenter said structural steel and concrete work is complete, masonry and interior patching/painting are underway, and upgraded curtain walls and windows have been installed. The athletic training center was presented with an approximate budget of $7.3 million and a target turnover on the December schedule, with a district ribbon‑cutting to follow.
Presenters explained procurement strategies intended to limit cost escalation: pre‑purchasing mechanical rooftop units (the presenter cited approximately $5.5 million in pre‑purchases) and bidding mechanical/electrical/plumbing work last fall to lock prices. They also said some contingencies and unused allowances have been returned to the district and are being tracked dollar‑for‑dollar.
Trustees asked about supply‑chain challenges and whether recent material or tariff issues had affected schedules or budgets. Administration answered that early purchasing and timing of purchases had avoided major escalation and that local work (masonry, paint) is less exposed to international tariffs.
Presenters said a more detailed budget reconciliation and a subsequent board update will be provided toward the end of the year with specifics on unallocated amounts.
