By Kerry Lyman
Fernley has found a funding source for the construction of the Early Learning Center (ELC) adjacent to the Community Resource and Response Center (CRRC), courtesy of the Boys and Girls Club of Truckee Meadows Serving Fernley.
In early July, the Fernley City Council approved having the TSK architectural firm, which was the architect for the CRRC, complete construction documents for the proposed ELC, noting at the time that the city did not have construction funding for the ELC but since there was funding remaining in the TSK contract, there was enough money to at least complete the construction documents for the ELC.
Then, at the Aug. 20 city council meeting, the Boys and Girls Club stepped up and volunteered to fund the design and construction of the ELC.
“Our intent would be to put this project squarely on our shoulders to raise the funds,” said Mike Wurm, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Boys and Girls Club.
Councilwoman Felicity Zoberski asked about the proposed floor plan for the facility, which TSK had already completed. Wurm replied the same TSK floor plan would be used “and put out to contract for a design/build with the same exact functions required for the project but a little more affordable to build and maintain.”
At the earlier July council meeting where the council authorized TSK to complete the construction documents, Deputy City Manager Lydia Altick had indicated if construction funds were available, it would probably take a little less than a year and a half to complete construction of the ELC.
However, the Boys and Girls Club must complete negotiations with the city, enter into an agreement with the city for the ELC and still find construction funds, so it may take a little longer for actual construction to be completed.
The council voted unanimously to enter into negotiations with the Boys and Girls Club for the design and construction of the ELC.
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