Next 50 FAQs

NOTE: By November 26th, this page will be updated with information from the November 13 & 16 Next 50 Meetings.

 

FAQs

Thank you for attending the Congregational Meeting on April 20th. Click here for answers to your questions.

How are costs being managed?
– Picking the right architect
– Picking the right contractor
– Contractor bidding process
– Overhead & Profit bid
– Transparency of subcontracts (3 bids)
– Willingness to accept penalty
– Value Engineering Process

What are the projected costs?

Construction Costs Architecture & Consultants Permits & Fees Furniture and Fixtures 10% Contingency Reserve Subtotal Building Endowment Total

$4,046,085 $279,000 $115,713 $268,000 $404,608 $5,113,406 $1,000,000 $6,113.406

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

How do we pay for this?
– $2,300,000 already pledged
– Additional already identified in pre-campaign
– Planned capital campaign
– Don’t want any forced assessment
– Don’t want a mortgage

How long will it take?
– Rotunda & Chapel  6 – 7 months
– School & Admin Wing  3 – 4 months
– Social Hall & Sanctuary  3 – 4 months
– Total job  1 year
Avoid holidays
Work around bat/bar mitzvahs & simchas

Can we occupy during construction?
YES, with some careful planning and patience with the inconvenience.