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Beavercreek senior center renovation moves forward as staff secure grants and donations for transportation vans
Summary
Bids for a senior center lobby renovation came in under budget enabling a full reception-area upgrade; staff also reported securing a $116,000 ODOT pass‑through federal grant, seeking a $40,000 Council on Aging grant, and $240,000 in donations to support two replacement vans (about $150,000 each).
Zach told the commission that bidding for the senior center lobby renovation closed June 4 and that bids came in well under budget, enabling the department to proceed with the full base project. Improvements described include a reworked counter pushed out roughly 3 feet with ADA-accessible lowered corners, removal of some glass to improve hearing access, custom bench seating with locked file storage, carpet replacement, and new lobby furniture. Staff expect to start the project in mid‑August and said the lobby will be closed for approximately four to six weeks, with a temporary Lefino Plaza entrance and relocated volunteer check‑in during construction.
On transportation, Zach said the city adopted Title VI and ADA policies at last night’s council meeting, a step required to qualify for federal funding through ODOT. He reported a $116,000 federal grant passed through ODOT and said the Council on Aging was expected to vote on a $40,000 transportation grant; the department also reported roughly $240,000 in donations since July 1. Zach estimated the approximate cost of one large van at $150,000 and said the combined grant and donation totals would allow the city to purchase two vans, subject to procurement lead times of about six to eight months.
"The bids came in way under budget. Uh so with that, we are going to be able to do the whole base project," Zach told the board, adding that the reception area will be adjusted to improve ADA access and customer flow. He also said he and staff will meet with ODOT next week to discuss procurement steps for the vehicles.
Next steps: staff will execute contracts for the renovation, finalize the temporary lobby access plan, and proceed with procurement for replacement vans once grants and donations are finalized.
