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II ARSEE ENGINEERS, INC. <br />CLIENT ORIENTED — BY DESIGN <br />March 20, 2002 <br />Mr. John Oxion <br />Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend & St. Joseph County <br />c/o Mr. Todd Zieger <br />Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana <br />Colfax Cultural Center <br />914 Lincolnway West <br />South Bend, IN 46616 <br />Re: Oliver Chilled Plow Works <br />Buildings 46 and 47 - Forge 2 <br />Dear Mr. Oxion: <br />EXECUTIVE SUMMARY <br />Frederick A. Herget, PE <br />Leland E. Modlin <br />Kenneth L. Pensinger, PE <br />Allen R. Pulley <br />John A. Seest, PE <br />Scott A. Jones, PE <br />Victoria A. Emery, PE <br />We have completed our Preliminary Feasibility Study of the proposed reuse of Buildings 46 and 47 of <br />the Oliver Chilled Plow Works as a museum. Our work has focused on the condition of the roof, facade <br />and structural elements of the two buildings known collectively as Forge Two. <br />The main problem with both buildings is the poor condition of the roof which in turn has allowed <br />extensive water infiltration and results in further deterioration throughout each building. Deterioration <br />has progressed to the extent that portions of both roofs have collapsed. The sawtooth skylights of <br />Building 46 will have to be removed down to the structural steel framework and be reconstructed. <br />Approximately one third of the wood decking of sloped roof of Building 47 will have to be <br />reconstructed. In general, the masonry walls are stable but in need of long neglected maintenance. The <br />steel sash windows Building 46 are in reasonably good condition while replacement appears the most <br />reasonable option for the wood sash windows of Building 47. <br />Budgetary repair estimates have been developed using two different contractors and their subs. <br />Estimates range from $1.4M to $2.2M for stabilization to $4M to $6.5M for a total rehabilitation and <br />construction to create a new museum space. These estimates are based upon a one -day study of the <br />facility and should be considered "ball park" at best. Much more accurate pricing can be developed if a <br />few preliminary drawings and general specifications can be developed to ensure the Contractors better <br />understand the scope of work. <br />Our detailed observations and comments follow. <br />14500 EAST 136TH STREET • NOBLESVILLE, INDIANA 46060 -9480 - PHONE 317/485 -5152 - FAX 317/485 -5616 • www arsee•engineers.com <br />