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The Morris' windows and door are original and are deteriorating quickly. The glass, in the large windows facing Michigan Street, are single pane and are the opposite of being energy efficient. The wooden doors are 88 years old and are clearly weather worn and slowly rotting. The restrooms in the lower level desperately need to be renovated especially to be able to handle the increased use by large crowds attending our events. The scope of maintenance work required concerning the exterior north wall includes tuck pointing 25% of the wall, cutting out and replacing over 400 spalled brick, chemically cleaning the surface, and applying a masonry primer and waterproofing coating. And finally, the current orchestra pit cover is a "Goldberg" design and while safe, is not what may be found at other prestigious theatres similar to the Morris. Out pit cover is truly antiquated and cumbersome and we do not have an orchestra lift! The Morris Entertainment Board provided the funds to hire James Childs Architects to investigate the aforementioned items and prepare the necessary documents to obtain cost estimates covering the various projects. They have completed their assignment and I have attached to this memorandum their summary of the necessary scope of work and cost estimates totaling $965,512. It is that sum that we are requesting the Redevelopment Commission to approve and provide in order to complete the renovation/restoration work at the Morris Performing Art Center. Item #2 As you may know, we struggled this past summer to maintain the Jon R Hunt Plaza/Park We had a major flood in the control pit for the fountain area and as it stands now, the fountain will not function next summer unless the two fountain pumps are replaced at an estimated cost of $21,000. It is my recommendation that before we make any further repairs to the Jon R Hunt Plaza/Park that we step back and review and examine what we have and develop a maintenance and master plan for the Hunt Plaza/Park. Towards that goal, I have contacted Ken Herceg & Associates to submit a PROPOSAL in that regard. Please see attached. I hereby request funding from the Redevelopment Commission in the amount of $36,800 to meet the terms and conditions as found on page 3 of the proposal submitted by Ken Ilerceg & Associates. In conclusion, please note that the work in Items #1 & #2 are very time sensitive as the Morris can best accommodate the work necessary during the months of June, July and August while the Hunt Plaza/Park examination and approved work must be completed by May 8, 2011. Respectfully submitted.