The original Linden building is a 74-year-old
structure. The original Linden building is a 74-year-old
structure.
Current enrollment of 410 students is creating
overcrowded conditions.
Plainville’s Town Planner has projected 300
new homes with 400 additional students expected in the school system over the
next 7 to 10 years.
Code compliance issues need to be addressed at
Linden, the Building must comply with current state codes & regulations
in order to obtain state funding for construction.
The current site lacks proper parking and traffic
flow layout for safe operation of buses, cars, services and pedestrian access.
The proposed design incorporates suggestions from
the town-wide survey.
Preserves the original 1929 Linden Street School
for future use.
Construction phasing minimizes student disruption.
School design compliments the original Linden
School and the neighborhood.
Allows for community use & preserves the present
athletic field
Design meets all current state codes & requirements.
Proposed design allows for separate traffic flow
for busses & Parent drop off and pick up.
Original Linden Building may be able to provide
swing space* for other school projects.
(* Classroom space to temporarily & safely house students during construction
at other buildings.)
Overall cost is reduced to $21.8 million versus
$24.4 million over the previous referendum resulting in $2.6 million total project
cost reduction.
Cost to taxpayer for average household
assessed @ $90,000 is $86 annually, reduced from $107 on previous referendum.
The following calculation gives an approximation of the reimbursement the Town of Plainville might expect from the State Department of Education based upon the current design and the estimate of probable project costs.
| Allowable Area Per SFU Guidelines | 69,300SF | ||
| Building Area as Designed | 92,300SF | ||
| Less Area of Exterior Walls | 3,600SF | ||
| Design Area for SFU Purposes | 88,700SF | ||
| Current Reimbursement Rate | 62.50% | ||
| Adjusted Reimbursement Rate | 69,300 / 88,700 x 62.50% | 48.83% | |
| Estimate of Project Costs | $21,770,000 | ||
| Less Estimate of Ineligible Costs | $800,000 | ||
| Costs Eligible For Reimbursement | $20,970,000 | ||
| State Share | 48.83% x $20,970,000 | $10,239,720 | 47.04% |
| Town Share | $11,530,280 | 52.96% | |
| Total | $21,770,000 | 100% | |
