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Projects Updates for place: Armory
- Associated Project(s):Attached Files:
Bike parking added
Associated Project(s):BIKE RACK REPLACEMENTS: The replacement of 344 broken/unusable campus bike racks at the College of Education, Loomis Laboratory, Main Library, Mechanical Engineering Building, and Smith Memorial Hall was completed. Bike racks at David Kinley Hall and the Psychology Building will also be replaced in coordination with construction taking place at those locations.
Award Letter - Union Water Fountains
Associated Project(s):Currently, the Illini Union has a variety of water fountains in the facility, totaling 16 units. Select fountains were retrofitted in 2009 with “goose-neck” style bottle filler fixtures, however these are susceptible to damage and not filtered. Ten units in public areas are funded for replacement in this project with Elkay fountains that have built in bottle refill stations. These water fountains will make it much easier to fill water bottles than the current water fountains and provide filtered, cool water to students and guests. These fill stations will also track the number of bottles saved from the land fill and will provide this information on an LED screen at the top of the refill station. The LED screens on each water fountain can be used as an educational resource for all users. These new Elkay water fountains will encourage everyone to refill their water bottles because each unit provides a real time digital display of the number of bottles saved from the landfill.
Attached Files:- Award Letter - Union Water Fountains
- Dual Unit Information Model LVRCGNTL8WSK.pdf
- Energy Efficiency Comparison Chart.pdf
- Model LVRCGRN8WSK.pdf
- Model VRCGRN8WSK.pdf
- W - SSC Phase 1 - Union Fountains Supporting Docs.pdf
- W - SSC Phase 1 - Union Fountains.xlsx
- W - SSC Step 2 - Illini Fountains - Fountain location Map.pdf
- W - SSC Step 2 - Illini Fountains.xls
- Water Foundation Replacement Project Supporting Documentation.pdf
- Water Quality Report 2013.pdf
New 70 4-loop and 60 5-loop rail-mounted bike racks have arrived!
Associated Project(s):The University requested bids from vendors in FY15 for the purchase of 70 4-loop and 60 5-loop bike racks. RJ Thomas Manufacturing Co. Inc. were one of those who responded to this bid. The University received these new 70 4-loop and 60 5-loop bike racks from this vendor in Spring 2015.
bike racks shipped!!
Associated Project(s):A large quantity of bike racks (U-loops) were shipped to campus on Monday. These are part of the SSC funded bike parking upgrades. They will be installed when the weather allows.
Campus approves an additional $100K for LED Exit Signs
Associated Project(s):After the successful completion of the recent LED Exit Sign upgrades, the F&S Building Maintenance division has received approval for another round of LED Exit Sign upgrades. Ken Buenting, Sharon Ball, Ryan Wild, and Morgan Johnston met to discuss the prioritization process for identifying the next buildings to address. Buildings will be ranked according to student/transient visitor contact hours (if this information can be obtained), results of campus code fire safety reports, and coordination with other projects or funding.
LED Exit Sign projects completed
Associated Project(s):In support of the Chancellor's commitment to making the University of Illinois an LED Campus, 531 LED way-finding signs have been installed in eight campus buildings: Grainger Library, Animal Science, Roger Adams Lab, Engineering Science Building, Turner Hall, Main Library, Education Building, and the Chem. Life Sciences Lab.
Final Report for glass fillers and "Tap That" promotional program
Associated Project(s):The attached file is the final report for the Water Bottle filler retrofit program.
Attached Files:updated list of LED exit sign buildings
Associated Project(s):FY07 - 13 buildings
- 112 - MEB
- 26 - Altgeld
- 12 - Noyes
- 99 - Undergrad
- 210 - DCL
- 15 - Engineering Hall
- 152 - Hydrosystems
- 67 - Loomis
- 29 - MEL
- 34 - MSEB
- 24 - Newmark
- 13 - Talbot
- 42 - Transportation Bldg
FY08 - 12 buildings
- HARDING BAND BUILDING #4
- ILLINI HALL #65
- OPTICAL PHYSICS BUILDING #165
- ILLINOIS PROGRAM FOR RESEARCH & HUMANITIES #221
- ARCHITECTURE BUILDING #50
- NOBLE HALL #90
- ART & DESIGN #219
- MUSIC BUILDING #39
- FLAGG HALL #89
- UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL #61
- ARMORY #6
- FOELLINGER AUDITORIUM #7
FY14 – CURRENT PROJECT
- #324 Grainger Library
- #174 Engineering Sciences
- #116 Roger Adams Lab
- #336 Animal Sciences
- #197 Turner Hall
- #370 South Studio #5
- #371 South Studio #7
OTHER PROJECTS
- #339 Temple Buell Hall
update on project progress
Associated Project(s):Ken Buenting, Sharon Ball, Eva Sweeney, Morgan Johnston, and Ryan Wild met to review progress on the LED Exit Sign work. Ken reported great progress with four buildings complete and one in progress: Grainger, RAL, Animal Sciences Lab, and the Engineering Sciences Building. They are in Turner Hall now. Just over $24K has been spent so far through the contractor. They will move on to the Main Library and the Education Building next.
The current implementation process is as follows:
- Ryan Wild and Morgan Johnston work with others to identify the priority list of buildings.
- Eva Sweeney will review records to ascertain whether the fixtures are connected to an emergency generator or will need battery backup.
- Sharon Ball and team will do the initial count of fixtures.
- Ken Buenting will direct the hired contractor to replace the existing fixtures and provide data sheets for our records.
- Eva Sweeney and Ryan Wild will identify additional signage installation needs.
- Ken will direct the F&S electricians to install the additional signs.
Eva had Ken remove Temple Buell Hall from the list because it is being handled through another project. Also, through other funding, South studio five and seven were completed.
process for shifting funds
Associated Project(s):From: Johnston, Morgan B
Sent: Thursday, March 20, 2014 10:54 AM
To: 'Amy Liu'
Cc: Burris, Marques Javyn; Bartels, Bart A; Kinley, Kathryn R
Subject: RE: Tap That SignageHi Amy,
I think you should ask Marques or Katie for the current account balance for this project (water fountain retrofit). The CFOP is 1-303692-815100-815184-815RET. Then, you need to get a vote from the SSC committee to approve the change in scope to reflect the # of glass fillers installed, and give you permission to spend the remaining money on signs.
Once you have SSC permission, then we will talk to the individual facility managers for the buildings, to get their approval of any signage. At the libraries, for instance, you may be able to put a flyer on their bulletin boards, but not at the actual fountains.
Thanks!
Morgan
idea to shift funds to educational signs
Associated Project(s):Morgan,
I was telling Nishant about plans to return $5,000.00 to the SSC. He said wait, you should consider putting signs by the fountains reading something to the effect of "this bottle filler was funded by the student sustainability committee". I know this is something David really wanted before. What do you think about that? Would it fit into the budget, comply with codes for putting up signs, etc.
Amy Liu
Exit Signs to be upgraded to LEDs in 7 buildings
Associated Project(s):Building
Bld #
Cost (labor/material)
Animal Science Lab
165
$10,900
Temple Buell Hall
339
$7,300
Turner Hall
197
$10,500
Grainger Library
324
$8,200
Roger Adams Lab
116
$12,300
Engineering Science Bld
174
$13,400
Cost (Material only)
Abbott Power Plant
120
$36,900
Total
$99,500
overview of the small starts grant projects
Associated Project(s):Small Starts is a federal grant program administered by the Federal Transit Administration for eligible transportation projects that cost less than $250 million total. A Small Starts grant proposal is being spearheaded by MTD for a segment of high-traffic streets in the center of campus, which would require a cost-sharing component by all the CATS member agencies. Within the University District, this grant proposal includes bike lanes on White Street, Wright Street, Green Street from Wright Street to Lincoln Avenue, and Armory Avenue from Wright Street to Fourth Street. Within the Small Starts proposed improvements, the University has jurisdiction over Armory Avenue from Wright Street to Fourth Street, the Wright Street existing bike path to the east of the roadway from Armory Avenue to Green Street, and the Green Street existing bike path to the north of the curb from Wright Street to east of Goodwin Avenue.
The Green Street bike path removal should occur when the City of Urbana installs bike lanes on Green Street. The Wright Street bike path removal will need to happen in conjunction with the installation of bike lanes on Wright Street, which is under City of Champaign jurisdiction. The bike lanes on Armory Avenue should occur when the Wright Street and Armory Avenue intersection is reconfigured. That reconfiguration will include shifting the street and sidewalk southern edges farther to the south, so it will be primarily under the jurisdiction of the University. However, this work will require careful coordination with the City of Champaign, and the intersection should be done in conjunction with the bike lane installation on Wright Street.
The projects in this grant proposal are the top priority safety concerns for the University and the other CATS agencies. Every effort should be made to assist MTD with obtaining this grant, so these safety issues can be addressed quickly and completely. Additionally, because the Small Start Grant will require some matching funds from the member agencies of CATS, the University should be diligent in helping to meet the required match.
Meeting with Amy Liu
Associated Project(s):Met with Amy because she was interested in moving some of the funding from retrofits to education. I told Amy about some of the education projects I have worked on in the past including a taste testing table. Amy seemed interested in having a table in the student union starting early next semester. After the meeting I stopped and talked to Stephanie about groups that might want to join in the effort. The information was passed on to Amy. Amy said she would make contact and try to get enough volunteers to run the table for 20 hours per week. She was also going to try to change the scope of the funding so she could make marketing material.
Meeting with zero waste coordinator set for Dec. 3
Associated Project(s):On Wed, Nov 20, 2013 at 4:25 PM, Bartels, Bart A <bbartel@illinois.edu> wrote: I am happy to help. Love the educational aspect. Taste testing tables can be very successful along with a cost comparison highlighting how much a student can spend on bottled water that doesn't meet the quality standards of tap water. Count me in. From: Amy Liu [liuaimiwork@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, November 20, 2013 4:11 PM To: Johnston, Morgan B Cc: David Mischiu; Bartels, Bart A Subject: Re: glass fillers Thanks Morgan! Bart, I'm entertaining the idea of collaborative educational events and promotions for Tap That. What is your opinion at this point? And would you be interested in meeting on a day after Thanksgiving break to discuss this? Any insight is appreciated. Cheers, Amy Liu
Next set Approved
Associated Project(s):Morgan talked with Amy and David today about this project. They approve moving forward with the other buildings. They just want us to use good common sense when selecting water fountains worthy of the retrofits. That is, if you think the fountain should be replaced at some time in the next few years, then don't put a glass filler on it. We also discussed the issue of potentially changing the project scope to fund some Tap That marketing needs. Also discussed doing additional fountains in the buildings around the main quad.
Campus funding allocated for LED exit signs
Associated Project(s):The LED Campus commitment includes having all the interior wayfinding signs converted to LED by 2025. This is primarily LED Exit Signs. We had hoped to use the Revolving Loan Fund to implement another phase of the LED Exit Sign project. However, that funding is only applicable if there is a reasonable payback through utility savings. LED Exit Signs have a good payback, but not through Utilities. The savings come from reduced maintenance, which also provides a reasonable payback. Given the shortfall in maintenance funding and the Chancellor’s commitment to becoming an LED campus, Mike Andrechak agreed to provide $100,000 per year for two years toward LED Exit Signs. This funding could be continued in future years, subject to funding approval.
Water fountain retrofits completed in first set of buildings
Associated Project(s):Morgan, We are done with the following- Aces Library Main Library Undergraduate Library Grainger Library Loomis I have the parts for the following off the original list and would like to start them with your ok. Armory Natural Resources Buillding I would also like to try and install one on the fountain at Wholers and Sibel to see if we can make them work in those buildings. Thanks, Mark Warner Plumbing Foreman
Meeting about water fountains
Associated Project(s):Matt Emmert, Jeff Schrader, Morgan Johnston, Amy Liu, and David Mischiu met to discuss the water fountain glass fillers project. Mark Warner from the F&S plumbing shop was unable to make it due to a scheduling change.
- Do not put a spout on a fountain that is scheduled to be replaced.
- If two fountains in one location, put a spout only on the shorter fountains.
- If the water fountain cannot easily be converted, then skip that fountain.
1) Undergrad library. Put them on the west upper level by elevator, lower level by elevator, espresso royale area, and the upper level east side (inside the library, on carpeted area). F&S should also replace the one noted fountain, outside of the project funding.
2) Grainger library. The ones on the first floor are consistently having problems... Just do one per floor, except third floor. F&S should also fix the buttons on the first floor fountains, outside of the project funding.
3) ACES library. First to fourth floor on south side.
4) Main Library. Put one on both in basement, east and west. First floor center east. Third floor north side. Put one on the fourth floor south side, after replacing the fountain.
Could talk with Sherri Miller at classroom reservations to get high use buildings. Lincoln Hall. What happens if the spout gets popped off? Does water shoot out?
Wohlers, leave off. Leave Natural Resources Building off.
David, Amy, and Morgan will meet with facility contacts for the other buildings. Loomis, Siebel, Armory.
Only order the spouts for one building at a time.