HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93011_1471The Dana Project
Vision
Create a 215` century K-14 educational facility that provides rigorous, relevant & unique
programs for students to compete in a global economy, and provide a cost effective,
lifelong learning environment for school staff and community.
Facility Highlights
•K-5 replacement for Northview & Ebenezer
•6-12 International Baccalaureate Program
•2155 Century Skills Academy
*Mitchell Community College programs
*Small Business Incubator
*Consolidated Central Office Support Services
• Traffic study
•Code modifications
•Seismic requirements
*Environmental study
•Cost analysis
•Revenue Stream Study
*Economic Development Study
*Programmatic Study
Traffic Study Results
•5 intersection studies; 4 found to be acceptable
•2 intersections already require imp -. cements; DOT working on one (Jane Sowers/21)
*Additional turn lanes required for Jane Sowers/21 and James Farm/21
*Opportunity to partner with current and future developers
• Alternative school site on Hwy. 21 could be much worse
• Dana could be a leverage for tax increment financing and infrastructure improvements
• City has requested Northview/Ebenezer replacement remain in city limits
Environmental Study Results
*Phase I environmental site assessment (ESA) complete (12/06)
*Phase II study results met all standards for soil & groundwater (01/07)
*Soil gases identified during Phase II (similar to homeowner finding radon)
•Additional soil gas testing was performed as recommended (02/07)
*Storage of 10,000 diesel engines a possible contributor to the soil gases
*Ongoing warranty work by Dana (spray painting)
• Remediation as needed to remove soil gases
• Remediation approximately an 18 -month process
*Cost estimated $500,000-$750,000 (partner with Dana)
•Current recommendation: Continue to exceed regulatory requirements by asking
DENR to review findings
•DENR process would take approximately 4-6 months
•Remediation and DENR review conducted simultaneously
*Property closing estimated September 30, 2007
*Elementary school would open fall of 2009
*Bottom line: The site must be 100% safe for children