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Approval of the Site Selection of the Administrative Building located on the Hermon Hutchens Elementary School Campus (Tract A, Lots 6 and 7) as the location for future Child Care Center.
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SUBMITTED BY: John Douglas, City Manager
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Expenditure Required: N/A
Unencumbered Balance: N/A
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Approval of revised site selection for child care center.
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SUMMARY STATEMENT:
ITEM TITLE:
title
Approval of the Selection of the Administrative Building located on the Hermon Hutchens Elementary School Campus (Tract A, Lots 6 and 7) as the location for future Child Care Center.
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SUBMITTED BY: John Douglas, City Manager
FISCAL NOTES:
Expenditure Required: N/A
Unencumbered Balance: N/A
Funding Source: N/A
RECOMMENDATION:
rec
Approval of revised site selection for child care center.
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SUMMARY STATEMENT:
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February 4, 2025 Update -
On October 1, 2024, the City Council approved the selection of the West Wing of Hermon Hutchens Elementary School as the site location for future child care center development. (See attached agenda statement).
On November 6, 2024, resolution #24-49 facilitated the funding for completion of first phase of design work to realize the child care facility at HHES campus. In consultation with the school board, a more refined proposal is being brought forth for City Council consideration.
On January 10, 2025 - Nathan Duval, Capital Facilities Director, recommended the city Manager consider the Administrative District Office as a more suitable site for child care facility that will achieve the same or similar programmatic goals at a potentially lower cost.
On January 25, 2025 - The City Manager received a letter from the Office of the Superintendent for Valdez City Schools identifying their district office building as suitable for their programmatic and spatial needs.
This approval should allow all necessary construction work to move forward.
The Capital Faci...
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