Student Town Hall Meeting September 23, 2008
Expansion of Jack B Kelley Student Center
Program of Requirements (Identify Space Needs) Multi-purpose Room (MPR) for 300 people Break-out/meeting rooms (3) Reception Area/Check-in desk Restrooms Food Preparation area for MPR Storage for MPR tables/chairs Informal seating/gathering areas Terrace/patio
Concept Design
Cost Estimate Construction $5,700,000 Furnishing and Equipment $ 351,650 One time cost of furniture and equipment Tables Chairs Kitchen equipment Audio/Video/Lighting Controls Smart Technology
University Center Fee Increase $3.00/hour Maximum of $72.00 at 12 SCH Generates $475,542 of additional revenue Funds Bond Issue debt service of $5,700,000 Does not affect a student that is enrolled only in distance education courses
Tentative Time Line Oct 2008 Favorable vote of increase Nov 2008 Develop Program of Requirements Dec 2008 Update Capital Plan (TAMUS and THECB) Jan 2009 TAMUS Facility Planning and Construction Division issues RFP for Architectural Services Mar 2009 Board of Regent s Fee Approval Mar 2009 TAMUS Facility Planning and Construction Division issues RFP for Construction Services Apr 2009 THECB approves Updated Capital Plan May 2009 Award Architectural Contract at Board of Regents Meeting Oct 2009 TAMUS Facility Planning and Construction Division receives GMP for Construction Fall 2009 Students charged new fee rate Dec 2009 Board of Regents award construction contract & approve GMP Jan 2010 Construction to begin May 2011 Estimated Completion of Construction
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Sports Field Improvements
Program of Requirements (Identify Space Needs) Varsity Baseball and Softball Sports Recreational Softball (4 plex) Intramural Flag Football Track and Field Soccer Competition and Practice Fields Indoor Practice Area and Support Facility Park/Mall/Picnic Area Competition Tennis Court Intramural Soccer Fields Lighted Sand Volleyball Court Lighted Outdoor Basketball Court Outdoor Amphitheatre Marching Band Practice Field
Concept Design
Cost Estimate Construction Costs $40,918,382 - $51,421,568 Construction would occur in phases over several years Donations would be sought to assist/complete construction
Fee Increase Increase Athletic Fee by $10/SCH Maximum of $240.00 at 12 SCH Generates $1,515,872 in additional revenues Funds Bond Issue Debt Service of $20,866,000 Does not affect a student that is enrolled in only distance education courses Recreational Sports Fee will also be available for construction expenses
Tentative Time Line Oct 2008 Favorable vote of increase Nov 2008 Develop Program of Requirements Dec 2008 Update Capital Plan (TAMUS and THECB) Jan 2009 TAMUS Facility Planning and Construction Division issues RFP for Architectural Services Mar 2009 Board of Regent s Fee Approval Mar 2009 TAMUS Facility Planning and Construction Division issues RFP for Construction Services Apr 2009 THECB approves Updated Capital Plan May 2009 Award Architectural Contract at Board of Regents Meeting Oct 2009 TAMUS Facility Planning and Construction Division receives GMP for Construction Fall 2009 Students charged new fee rate Dec 2009 Board of Regents award construction contract & approve GMP Jan 2010 Construction to begin
Public Universities Required Tuition and Fees Fall 2007 (Based on 15 SCH) Cost from High to Low Fall 2007 Per Credit Hour 1 The University of Texas at Dallas 4,196 279.73 2 The University of Texas at Austin (3) 4,065 271.00 3 Texas A&M University (1) 3,895 259.67 4 The University of Texas at Arlington (2) 3,822 254.80 5 University of Houston 3,767 251.13 6 The University of Texas at San Antonio 3,621 241.40 7 Texas Tech University 3,563 237.53 8 University of North Texas 3,336 222.40 9 Texas State University - San Marcos 3,253 216.87 10 Prairie View A&M University 3,220 214.67 11 Stephen F. Austin State University 3,135 209.00 12 Texas A&M University - Galveston 3,027 201.80 Ave ra ge 196.17 13 Texas Southern University 2,939 195.93 14 The University of Texas at El Paso 2,877 191.80 15 Sam Houston State University 2,867 191.13 16 Texas Woman's University 2,843 189.53 17 Midwestern State University 2,800 186.67 Me dian 186.33 18 Lamar University 2,790 186.00 19 The University of Texas at Tyler 2,775 185.00 20 Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi 2,759 183.93 21 University of Houston - Clear Lake 2,741 182.73 22 Tarleton State University 2,621 174.73 23 West Texas A&M University 2,600 173.33 24 Texas A&M University - Commerce 2,584 172.27 25 Angelo State University 2,555 170.33 26 Texas A&M International University 2,511 167.40 27 The University of Texas of the Permian Basin 2,500 166.67 28 University of Houston - Victoria 2,476 165.07 29 University of Houston - Downtown 2,468 164.53 30 The University of Texas - Pan American 2,462 164.13 31 Texas A&M University - Kingsville 2,452 163.47 32 The University of Texas at Brownsville 2,423 161.53 33 Sul Ross State University 2,389 159.27 34 Texas A&M University - Texarkana 1,864 124.27
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