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Heritage United Methodist Church
Heritage United Methodist Church Building Renovation Project
Presentation to the Congregation
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November 1, 2015
Bill PrittsChairman, Trustees Committee
Tom ShearerChairman, Finance Committee
Situational Analysis
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What We Know
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The Trustees Committee and the Church Council are aware of the following problems:
Electrical system is at a maximum capacity • Original wiring in the Sanctuary and in the 1961
Educational Building.
Moisture problem in the northwest corner of the ground floor
Lack of ADA accessibility: • Sanctuary• Educational Building• Restrooms
What Has Been Done So Far?
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Trustees Committee met with several church groups to seek input on space and accessibility requirements
Trustees canvassed the congregation for input on the current needs of the church
Trustees reviewed previous recommendations • How to use space and optimize/improve/modernize
facility Formed a smaller Building Committee Reviewed 3 presentations from architectural firms Engaged services of EADS Group on how to correct issues
What Have We Learned?
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The EADS Group completed an initial study and briefed the Trustees and Building Committee on their recommendations:
Electrical • Issues can be solved within the confines of the project to
solve the other two issues Moisture
• Believed to be coming from inadequate roof and underground drainage
• Will require digging and sidewalk replacement on the Diamond Shoppes corner
Accessibility • Installation of proper restroom facilities on each level • Improving accessibility to Church
What We Considered To Make Recommendations
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Electrical
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By upgrading the electrical system it solves the system overloads:
Enables updating kitchen, audio/visual equipment, etc... without fear of overloading the system and blowing breakers
The sanctuary lighting system will be less likely to blow breakers
Provides a safer facility with adequate electrical service and the ability to expand
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MoistureIf the moisture problem is
addressed properly: The paint in the halls
will no longer peel
We will avoid any severe structural damage to the foundation or mold problems
Addressing ADA Accessibility
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By installing ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliant restrooms:
Accessibility for the disabled will no longer be an issue
People/visitors will have easier access from all levels
There will be loss of floor space
As a public building, new restrooms must comply with the ADA
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Considered Accessibility Solutions
Solution One: Ramp
Less expensive than an elevator and would not sacrifice floor space
Located on the Market Street side of the building
• 45 foot ramp with a 1 inch rise per foot
Concerns
Still have to go outside to change floors within the church
Not practical for food/beverage carts
Not esthetically pleasing
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Considered Accessibility Solutions
Solution Two: Elevator
Will not have to go outside to change floors
Able to have food/beverage service in any part of the building
Safety when traveling between floors
Concerns
Loss of floor space to an elevator shaft and mechanical room
More expensive than a ramp
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Floor Space Considerations Use the Market Street house for additional space (i.e. Pastor’s
Office, Library and/or Church Secretary)
Reconfigure the remaining floor space to accommodate current needs • Sacrifice existing classroom, library or chapel space
Add a third floor to the Educational Building
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Considered Floor Space SolutionsSolution One:
Using the Market Street House for Additional Space
First floor must be used for retail space (Ligonier Borough Diamond District zoning requirements)
Second floor could be used for Pastor’s Office and Church Secretary
Needs to be made ADA accessible
Concerns
Offices will be difficult to find
Limited accessibility
ADA accessible entrance and restrooms will add an additional 67% of the current mortgage debt
Difficult for staff to monitor church activities
Loss of future rental income
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Considered Floor Space SolutionsSolution Two:
Reconfiguring the remaining floor space
Church Secretary will be more visible
Nursery will be in a more secure area
Allows for an updated Pastor’s Office, office area for the Church Secretary and staff, Chapel area, and Library
Access to the Pastor and Church Secretary would remain within the existing church building
Easier to monitor the activities ongoing in the church
Concerns
Reduced classroom space
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Considered Floor Space SolutionsOption Three: Add a third floor to Educational Building
Would better accommodate the needs of the Church
• Expanded Library, larger Chapel, more office space, and more storage
Able to hold larger community and church group meetings Accommodate all current and future classroom needs of the
church Still maintain the character of the building
• Stone facade can be matched to complement the existing stone Market Street House would still be available to generate income
and revenue Visitors and congregational access to the Pastor and Church
Secretary would remain within the existing church building
Final Decision
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Church Council Vote On May 28, 2015
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Renovate the building to upgrade the electrical system and solve the moisture problem
Install new energy efficient windows and ADA compliant restroom facilities
Install an internal elevator to accommodate accessibility to all levels of the building
Add a new third floor to recover the existing classroom, storage and office space
Conduct a fund-raising campaign to encompass all renovations
Recommended Floor Layout
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Alley
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Diamond
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Artist Renderings
(Two Options)
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Project Budgets
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Renovate the church to upgrade the electrical system Correct the moisture problem Install an elevator to gain ADA accessibility Add ADA accessible restrooms Add new energy efficient windows Build third level to recover lost classroom space and add more
storage
Price: approx. $1,840,000 (includes updated engineering/architectural and permitting fees and 2016 anticipated construction costs)
Overall Fund Raising Goal : $2,500,000 (to allow for unforeseen cost overruns, the mortgage debt on the Market Street property, updated kitchen off the Church lounge, a handicapped accessible lift for the Fellowship Hall, potentially a gabled roof instead of a flat roof if the congregation so decides, and any other unexpected expenses)
Next Steps
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Formal approval and direction from the Church Council/ Charge Conference was granted May 28, 2015 to proceed with building renovations and third floor
Conduct an informational meeting(s) with the Congregation on November 1, 2015
Create a Capital Funds Campaign Committee and initiate a capital campaign
Obtain final congregational approval at the next Church Conference before starting construction
Capital Campaign Committee
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Beth Hebb Bill Dickson Glenda Dickson Harry Marker Ryan Glista Barb Glista Dan Fritz Bill Pritts, Chairman, Trustees Committee Rick Hildebrand Rev. Dick Markle Rev. John Flower Tom Shearer, Chairman, Finance Committee
Capital Fund
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Began with Ms. Dorothy Brandt• Ms. Brandt’s bequest to the Church initiated the current fund • She attended our our church in the 30’s and 40’s• Most recently associated with our church as a resident of
Ligonier Gardens in 2009• She passed away on Aug 1, 2013 and left $100K in her Will to
our church Current fund balance is $88K after payments to EADS
for facility study and schematic drawings R.K. Mellon Foundation • Has expressed interest in our campaign due to the
active involvement of so many community organizations using our church
Other foundations will also be approached
How Will We Raise the Funds?
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Congregational gifts/pledgesCommunity grantsFoundation grantsEndowment grantsCommercial financing
Pray and have Faith!
How Can I Participate?
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Congregational giving/pledges Fund raising activities (i.e. dinners, etc…) Church organization donations Campaign Committee assignments Leave a legacy Time and talents Prayers for the successful completion of the
project
Questions?
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