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Board discusses $2.835M SCAP grant and multi-option plan to revive Charles Street Gym
Summary
Superintendent presented three refurbishment options for Charles Street Gym — turnkey ($9.43M), modified turnkey ($8.7M) and shell ($7.0M) — using a $2.835M SCAP grant that would cover up to 30% of costs; the board pressed staff on need, warranties and long-term financing before deciding whether to pursue a not-to-exceed contract with ESG.
Superintendent Doctor Walters told the Franklin City School Board on March 19 that the division has access to $2,835,000 through the School Construction Assistance Program (SCAP) and outlined three ways to use that funding to address long‑standing problems at the Charles Street Gym. Walters and Cheryl Midkiff of ESG presented a turnkey option, a modified turnkey and a shell-only approach, each with different cost and financing implications.
The most expensive option, the turnkey plan, carries a project cost Walters said is $9,430,000; SCAP would cover 30% of that amount, leaving roughly $6.59 million to finance. The modified turnkey estimate was…
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