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UUCP Summer 2009 Renovation
The congregation has approved the summer 2009 renovation project. The project includes the following items:
• A new congregational sign on Lincoln Drive
• Doors, windows, fire alarms, and sprinklers in the 1965 annex building
• Fire alarms and sprinklers in the 1961 classroom wing of the sanctuary building.
The building permit has been approved. The scope of work and cost estimates are final. Financing will be with a loan that will pay for the construction work and
• Reimburse the Town of Paradise Valley for the sidewalk construction (when/if billed)
• Fund up to $30,000 in capital campaign expenses
• Pay off the existing Bank of America loan and UU Foundation loan
• Fund any loan closing costs
We have received very attractive terms for the loan as follows
• Up to $400,000
• Interest rate below 7% (exact interest rate will depend on treasury rate at closing)
• 15-year amortization schedule subject to pay-off or refinancing after 5 years
We will only draw what we need against a maximum loan amount of $400,000, with interest only accruing on amounts we draw out. The terms of the loan satisfy the intent of all of the requirements for a loan approved at the February 1, 2009 congregational meeting.
The new sign will be located to the west of the existing sign. The overall height of 8 feet and its position on a higher elevation will make it easy to see when approaching on Lincoln Drive from either direction. It will have individually mounted letters with internal indirect illumination. The time of service panels are removable and are changed for
the time of year when we do one or two services. The sign is a steel frame construction sitting on reinforced concrete. It is enhanced with a low cast in place concrete wall.
The doors for the 1965 annex will be solid wood core with natural finishing. The glass will be 3/8” dual pane. The window framing will be anodized aluminum. The doors and windows replace existing damaged areas. It will complement the new air conditioning provided by Desert View Learning Center to make these rooms more comfortable and energy efficient.
The entire campus will be outfitted with an addressable fire alarm system. The system will activate
automatically as well as allow manual activation. It will send automatic signals to a UL listed/FM approved central station monitoring system. The battery back-up system ensures operation during power outages. The system uses both smoke detectors and heat detectors. It will provide both horn and strobe warnings to aid the visual and hearing impaired.
The fire sprinkler system will integrate with the existing 2001 annex system. It provides full coverage for the 1961 classroom wing and the 1965 annex. The 1961 sanctuary was added to the project to protect the entire campus. A 4” water line will be routed from the hydrant access on 40th Place to service the 1961 building.
Work will begin as soon as possible. The work will be scheduled as to not conflict with Sunday services this summer and school operations in late August.