Approved Capital Projects

Purpose:
The purpose of this project is to provide a replacement power system for the aging diesel-powered gas turbine generator that powers the S-Band Transmitter at the Arecibo Observatory (AO). This is needed because the existing turbine generator cannot meet current air regulations and is progressively failing to meet both present and future power requirements of the AO. A recent study has documented that local utility service also cannot meet these needs.

Justification:
This project has been authorized to proceed during the University's construction pause because it addresses urgent environmental compliance and operability issues and utilizes available government funding that cannot be utilized for other purposes.

Funding:
Total project budget estimate range: $1M-$5M. This project will be funded through NAIC funds obtained through a municipal grant together with operating funds as necessary.

Under the terms of University Bylaws and Transaction Authority and Payment Approval Policy 4.2, this project requires approval by the Capital Funding and Priorities Committee (CF&PC).

Status:
The project has been authorized by CF&PC to proceed to construction, as of April 28, 2009.

Purpose:
The purpose of this project is to address safety concerns associated with access to lighting in the Bailey Hall acoustical cloud and the rotunda attic. In order to perform maintenance for light fixtures and other items, access is required inside these spaces. This project also includes the installation of a retractable cable management system for the baton stage lighting system, and a fall protection system for accessing the rotunda attic spot light enclosure.

Justification:
This project has been authorized to proceed during the University's construction pause as it addresses safety modifications to the lighting system.

Funding:
Total project budget estimate range is less than $500K. Funding is provided through the SUNY Capital Plan.

Status:
This project received administrative approval to proceed in May 2009.

Purpose:
The purpose of this project is to renovate approximately 2,700 gross square feet in Room B01, located in the basement of Baker Laboratory, to support the installation of an ISO Class 8 (Federal Standard Class 100,000) clean room structure.

Justification:
This project has been allowed to proceed during the pause as core programmatic needs would be substantially prejudiced by delay.

Funding:
Total project budget estimate range: less than $500K. This project will be funded through the Michell J. Sienko Memorial Fund.

Status:
This project received administrative approval to proceed through design and bid phases in May 2009.

PDC Design continues their coordination efforts with Clean Air Technologies (CAT), the supplier of the clean room. Dr. Paul Petersen will be permanently on campus immediately after the July 4th weekend. At that time, we anticipate having a meeting with Dr. Petersen, the Design Team and CAT to coordinate the final design details.

Purpose:
The purpose of this project is to refurbish masonry, replace shingle roofs and replace the clerestory windows. Water penetration has eroded mortar joints, caused some stone delaminating and structural cracking. The roofs have exceeded their design life and the single pane, uninsulated, steel clerestory windows have deteriorated beyond repair. The project is needed to maintain the structural integrity of the building.

Justification:
This project has been allowed to advance during the construction pause as it is funded with SUNY Capital Plan funding. Further, this is a critical safety and maintenance project where delaying the project for the duration of the pause will cause significant increased project costs beyond those attributable to normal escalation.

Funding:
Total project budget estimate range is $5M-$10M. The project is primarily funded by the SUNY Capital Plan, with the remainder funded by Contract Colleges Facilities.

Under the terms of University Bylaws and Transaction Authority and Payment Approval Policy 4.2, this project requires approval by the Board or Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees.

Status:
Construction work for the roof and window replacement is 75% complete. Restoration and repair of the SW Tower is 50% complete. The NW Tower and main building restoration will begin in the spring of 2010.

Purpose:
The purpose of this project is to provide complete engineering to cost effectively reduce energy use at Bradfield Hall and its associated environmental impacts as part of the overall campus Energy Conservation Initiative and to provide an engineering study to correct known deficiencies in the building's heating, ventilating and air conditioning and electrical system to remove safety hazards, optimize performance and minimize maintenance and operating costs at Bradfield Hall.

Justification:
This project has been allowed to proceed under the terms of the construction pause due to funding through the SUNY Capital Plan. Further, this is an efficiency project where savings and payback are clear and highly probable.

Funding:
Total project budget estimate range is $5M-$10M. The project is funded by the SUNY Capital Plan.

Under the terms of University Bylaws and Transaction Authority and Payment Approval Policy 4.2, this project requires approval by the Board or Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees.

Status:
M/E Engineering has been selected as the Engineer of Record. The Contract Colleges Facilities Office is currently negotiating the scope of work, fee and schedule for this effort.

Purpose:
The purpose of this project is to renovate areas in Bradfield, Bruckner and Plant Science. These refurbished spaces will act as surge space to accommodate programs displaced during renovations in Fernow and Rice Halls, and will be re-purposed as the project is completed.

Justification:
This project addresses critical maintenance needs in each building and long-term programmatic needs of the Department of Natural Resources, International Programs, and the Center for the Environment. The existing building systems do not meet current requirements of the New York State building code, including accessibility requirements, and are unable to meet current research and instructional needs.

Funding:
The total project budget estimate range is $10M - $15M. The project will be funded through the 2004-209 SUNY Capital Plan.

Under the terms of University Bylaws and Transaction Authority and Payment Approval Policy 4.2, this project requires approval by the Capital Funding and Priorities Committee (CF&PC) and the Board of Trustees.

Status:
Phase I of the project has been authorized to proceed to the bid and construction phase.

Purpose:
The gorge trail has been closed due to unsafe conditions. The purpose of this project is to stabilize the gorge trail so that it may be re-opened.

Justification:
This project has been allowed to proceed as the gorge trail is an area attraction and provides an important connection between the campus and the city. Proper maintenance is required to address life safety issues.

Funding:
The total project budget estimate range is $250K - $500K. The project is included within the trustee approved capital budget as a General Purpose Maintenance and Infrastructure Project.

Under the terms of University Bylaws and Transaction Authority and Payment Approval Policy 4.2, this project requires approval by the Capital Funding and Priorities Committee (CF&PC).

Status:
The project has been authorized to proceed to construction.

Purpose:
The purpose of this project is provide for continued operation of steam turbine 2 (TG-2) at the central Heating plant. TG-2 was installed in 1987 as part of the steam cogeneration system. This equipment produces approximately 10 percent of the campus electric need. A new rotor is needed as major components have worn to the extent that continued reliable and efficient service cannot be assured. The vibration levels of the equipment are currently at manufacturer's alarm levels. Higher levels will result in failure of the machine and the loss of the financial benefit of this equipment. This expenditure has a payback of approximately two years.

Justification:
The project has been allowed to proceed during the construction pause to ensure continued operation of the steam turbine which supplies approximately 10 percent of the campus electric need.

Funding:
Total project budget estimate range is $1M-$5M. This project will be paid by the Utilities enterprise. The funding includes previously issued debt that will be recaptured through the utility rates.

Under the terms of University Bylaws and Transaction Authority and Payment Approval Policy 4.2, this project requires approval by the Capital Funding and Priorities Committee (CF&PC).

Status:
The project has been authorized by CF&PC to proceed to construction, as of April 28, 2009.

Pricing of necessary parts to overhaul turbine 2 rotor has been received. After evaluation an order will be placed. Parts will arrive 40 weeks after placing order with the replacement happening summer 2010.

Purpose:
The purpose of this project is to address necessary repairs to the building and replace equipment that is at the end of its usual life with new equipment that utilizes more up to date and effective boiler water treatment. The new treatment will meet the needs of the existing boilers and steam turbine generators as well as the combustion turbines and heat recovery steam generators being installed in 2009 as part of the Combined Heat and Power Project (CCHPP). This project provides the required system reliability and allows the projected facility water needs to be met through the year 2025. The new technology significantly reduces the use of hazardous chemicals and energy losses creating a more sustainable system.

Justification:
This project has been authorized to proceed during the University's construction pause because it must be completed prior to the completion of the CCHPP project to assure pure water is used for the new equipment. Construction is also integral with CCHPP construction making constructing later more costly.

Funding:
Total project budget estimate range: $1M-$5M. This project will be paid by the Utilities enterprise. The funding includes previously issued debt that will be recaptured through the utility rates.

Under the terms of University Bylaws and Transaction Authority and Payment Approval Policy 4.2, this project requires approval by the Capital Funding and Priorities Committee (CF&PC).

Status:
The Steam Condenser Building steel is complete. The major pieces of water treatment equipment are set. The building siding, grating and railings are in progress. Once complete, the mechanical and electrical work will commence. Equipment is scheduled to be online October 1, 2009. Work in the Water Treatment Plant will start November 2009 with the reverse osmosis unit coming online by March 2010.

Purpose:
The purpose of this project is to renovate approximately 1,300 gross square feet in Rooms BA8, BA10 and BA12, located in the basement of Clark Hall. This work is needed to support single molecule biophysics research and provides one main laboratory with equipment racks, laboratory benches, one freezer, one refrigerator, and one -80 Ultralow freezer and four acoustical clean rooms (STC 50), which will be used for high performance microscopy.

Justification:
This project has been allowed to proceed during the pause as core programmatic needs would be substantially prejudiced by delay.

Funding:
Total project budget estimate range is $500K-$1M. This project will be funded through Laboratory of Atomic and Solid State Physics (LASSP) and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI). HHMI will fund up to $325,000 and the remainder of the project costs will be funded by LASSP.

Under the terms of University Bylaws and Transaction Authority and Payment Approval Policy 4.2, this project requires approval by the Capital Funding and Priorities Committee (CF&PC).

Status:
The project has been authorized by CF&PC to proceed to construction, as of April 28, 2009. After an extensive design effort, building permits have been issued, demolition work completed and new construction beginning in November 2009. The project is scheduled to be complete in February 2010.

Purpose:
The purpose of this request is to address facility needs within the contract colleges as identified and prioritized by both the Contract Colleges Facilities Steering Committee and the State Planned Maintenance Group. The project definition and prioritization is centrally administered with consensus from the colleges and addresses highest priority needs across all contract colleges. This is needed to ensure that facility needs in the contract colleges are strategically planned and executed. This will also allow Maintenance Management, Contract Colleges Facilities and the Buildings and Properties staff at Geneva to expedite, not only projects less than $50,000, but all maintenance, minor rehabilitation, and repair projects estimated between $50,000 and $500,000 without having to prepare individual project approval requests. Individual projects greater than $500,000 will not be executed under this authorization.

Justification:
These projects have been allowed to advance during the construction pause as funding has previously been identified in the 2004-2009 SUNY Capital Plan.

Funding:
Total project budget estimate range: $1M-$5M. The project will be funded through the 2004-2009 SUNY Capital Plan.

Under the terms of University Bylaws and Transaction Authority and Payment Approval Policy 4.2, this project requires approval by the Capital Funding and Priorities Committee (CF&PC).

Status:
The project has been authorized by CF&PC to proceed to construction, as of April 28, 2009.

Maintenance Management will continue to work with PDC shops to organize and accomplish individual maintenance projects. The State Planned Maintenance Group has approved the list of projects to be accomplished with Capital Plan MR&R funds. To date, 21 Requests for Service have been issued to the PDC shops for execution.

Purpose:
To renovate and add to the present Rowing Center facility, which is situated on a 3.5 acre site at the Cayuga Lake Inlet in the City of Ithaca. Presently, this facility consists of two free-standing, but adjacent, buildings - the two-story 1957 Collyer Boathouse at 15,789 GSF, and the one story 1979 Robison Shell House at 5,186 GSF. The current facilities are in need of repair, and do not meet the requirements of the Cornell Rowing Center program. Furthermore, the present boathouses do not provide gender equity, in that the women's facilities lag behind those for the men.

Justification:
This project has been allowed to proceed during the construction pause in that it addresses Title IX compliance and gender equity issues.

Funding:
Total project budget estimate range: $5M-$10M. Previous authorization of expenditures include fees for architect selection and feasibility study, and were authorized by the administration in October 2007. Additional funds were authorized in order for the project to proceed with the Design phase in February 2008. The total cost of the project will be funded through donor gifts.

Under the terms of University Bylaws and Transaction Authority and Payment Approval Policy 4.2, this project requires approval by the Board or Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees.

Status:
HGA issued their 100% Construction Document Review package on 4/23/09. The project was presented to the City of Ithaca Planning & Development Board on 3/24/09 for Sketch Plan Review and is tentatively scheduled for Preliminary Site Plan Approval on 6/23/09. Accommodating the Cayuga Waterfront Trail continues to be a significant issue for the Planning Board. Unfortunately, responding to their concerns completely would compromise the program. The project team is working towards a win/win solution.

Purpose:
The Department of Materials Science and Engineering is seeking to establish a research operation in Duffield Hall for a newly recruited faculty member. This project will modify labs, relocate equipment, install new lab services and appurtenances, and create appropriate space to accommodate research.

Justification:
This project has been allowed to proceed under the terms of the construction pause as the hiring of the faculty member has been deemed critical to core programmatic needs of the college.

Funding:
Total project budget estimate range is $500K-$5M. The project will be paid for by the College of Engineering.

Under the terms of University Bylaws and Transaction Authority and Payment Approval Policy 4.2, this project requires approval by the Capital Funding and Priorities Committee (CF&PC).

Status:
Preliminary contract work to be done prior to the arrival of the MBE tool is nearly complete. Delivery of the MBE was expected during the first week of November, but the tool will not arrive until the first week of December. Fit-out and installation is anticipated to take approximately 4 weeks, thus the completion date has been revised to early next year.

Purpose:
The project plan outlines the scope of an effort to execute a multi-phase building electric service entrance to numerous building across campus. The purpose of the plan is to remediate buildings with at-risk service entrance equipment.

Justification:
This project has been allowed to proceed under the terms of the pause as it will mitigate the risk of unplanned loss of electricity due to deteriorated equipment failures, the risk of personal injury due to accidental contact with exposed electrical conductors, and the risk of an environmental hazard due to the presence of PCB's.

Funding:
Total project budget estimate range is $20M-$30M. Funding for the project will be achieved through utility rates and from the SUNY Capital Plan, Facilities Management, Campus Life and the TUB colleges.

Under the terms of University Bylaws and Transaction Authority and Payment Approval Policy 4.2, this project requires approval by the Board or Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees.

Status:
The project plan was approved by the Buildings and Properties Committee on April 9, 2009.

The Design PAR for the first set of endowed buildings will not move forward until September.

A Design PAR for the first set of Contract Colleges Facilities buildings was approved, and work is expected to begin soon.

Purpose:
This project will develop a plan to renew the utility voltage power distribution systems on the Cornell campus. It addresses the reliability and equipment related issues as well as the long-term electric supply needs of campus.

Justification:
While this project plan does not require any funding, the eventual work associated with it should proceed during the university's construction pause due to the critical need to assure a reliable supply of electricity.

Funding:
Total project budget estimate range is $10M-$15M. Funding for this plan will be achieved through the utility rates and the SUNY Capital Plan.

Under the terms of University Bylaws and Transaction Authority and Payment Approval Policy 4.2, this project requires approval by the Board or Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees.

Status:
The project plan was granted approval to proceed by the Buildings and Properties Committee on April 9, 2009.

Purpose:
The purpose of this project is to engineer and perform initial construction for a replacement of the leaking steam line in steam vault 21-8 east of Goldwin Smith Hall. Repair of this long-standing leak has been deemed critical and cannot be delayed further.

Justification:
Delaying the project further will result in increased project costs beyond those attributable to normal escalation. Additionally, the project will call for East Avenue to be closed for approximately one week. This can best be accomplished with the least amount of impact to vehicular and pedestrian traffic during the week of May 26 to June 3, 2009.

Funding:
Total project budget estimate range is less than $500K. This project will be funded through Endowed Steam Distribution, Planned Maintenance. The funding includes previously issued debt that will be recaptured through the utility rates.

Status:
This project received administrative approval to proceed through construction in May 2009. The initial phase of construction was completed in June, ahead of schedule. The second phase is expected to begin late summer or early fall.

Purpose:
The purpose of this project is to meet the requirements of New York State Concentrated Agricultural Feed Operation regulations through improvements to two operational aspects of the T&R Center. This project will upgrade a feed storage facility and upgrades will be implemented for a barn runoff collection and treatment system. The design will meet and/or exceed the current Natural Resource Conservation Service Standards.

Justification:
This project has been allowed to proceed during the construction pause as it addresses code compliance and health and safety issues and is included as a critical maintenance project in the 2004-09 SUNY Capital Plan.

Funding:
Total project budget estimate range is $1M-$5M. The project is funded through the 2004-2009 SUNY Capital Plan.

Under the terms of University Bylaws and Transaction Authority and Payment Approval Policy 4.2, this project requires approval by the Capital Funding and Priorities Committee (CF&PC).

Status:
The project has been authorized by CF&PC to proceed to construction, as of April 28, 2009.

Purpose:
This project will construct a 16,100 square feet (SF) addition to the Johnson Museum of Art. Of this, only about 1,800 SF will be above ground. The remaining approximate 14,300 SF will be below ground and align with, and connect to, the existing building. The above ground portion of the addition will be located to the north of the existing building and to the south of University Avenue. The addition will have its own entrance from Central Avenue, and thus will be able to function independently when wanted, from the main building. Its focus will be Education; a Learning Center.

This project will also alter and renovate limited portions of the original building, which consists of seven stories above ground, and three stories below ground, for a total of approximately 64,000 SF. The majority of these alterations will occur on two primary public exhibit floors, the Fifth Floor and Level 2L below ground. Some existing and fire sprinkler issues in the original building will also be addressed.

Justification:
This project has been allowed to proceed during the pause as it addresses core academic and outreach programmatic needs and safety concerns.

Funding:
Total project budget estimate range is $15-$20M. The project will be funded by a combination of Museum funds, gifts and grants.

Status:
The excavation for the museum addition has reached the desired grade. The footers are being constructed and scheduled to be complete in the next couple of weeks. Our design team is scheduled to be on site this week to inspect the architectural board formed concrete samples. The samples range in finish appearance and texture. Approval of the samples is schedule critical as our contractor would like to begin the mock up panel for the architectural concrete.

Purpose:
The purpose of this project is to renovate the Breezeway Corridor link; a highly visible structure connecting the Ives Faculty Building and the Ives Classroom Building. Windows within the corridor are in poor condition and the fan coil units do not sufficiently hear the space. The renovation would bring the corridor in compliance with current New York State Building Code for use as a connection between two heavily used buildings and provide an opportunity to update interior finishes to match the newly renovated adjacent areas.

Justification:
The project has been allowed to proceed during the construction pause as it addresses code compliance issues.

Funding:
Total project budget estimate range: less than $500K. This project will be funded by the State University Construction Fund, School of Industrial and Labor Relations (ILR) and Contract Colleges Facilities.

Status:
This project received administrative approval to proceed in May 2009. The base scope of the work is complete. Additional sprinkler work is to be completed north of the breezeway for code compliance.

Purpose:
The purpose of this project is to renovate the first floor of Kimball Hall to house the new KAUST - Cornell Center for Energy and Sustainability. The Center will house a prototyping and testing facility, administrative personnel as well as provide space for up to six visiting scientists.

Justification:
This project has been allowed to proceed under the terms of the construction pause as it involves core programmatic needs that will be substantially prejudiced by delay.

Funding:
Total project budget estimate range is $500K-$1M. The creation of the space is linked to research funding provided by KAUST GRP of $25 million over a five-year term with the possibility of renewing for another five years. This renovation was committed to KAUST GRP as a key component to receiving the award and will be funded by the College of Engineering.

Under the terms of University Bylaws and Transaction Authority and Payment Approval Policy 4.2, this project requires approval by the Capital Funding and Priorities Committee (CF&PC).

Status:
Project is under construction and near completion. Targeted occupancy and use is expected by the end of July.

Purpose:
The purpose of this project is to increase the capacity of the Kennedy Hall Landscape Architecture Design Studio by adding an interior mezzanine that allows enrollment of 38 additional students.

Justification:
This project has been allowed to proceed during the construction pause in order to take advantage of the summer construction season while the building is unoccupied. Admissions processing anticipates that 8-10 new students will be admitted to the program for the Fall 2009 semester. Any delay in completing the project will have serious programmatic implications.

Funding:
Total project budget estimate range is $500K-$5M. The project will be funded by the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS). The increased student enrollment over an 8-year period shows a payback of the project in 3.7 years, and an internal rate of return of 25%, and provides CALS with increased income beyond the project period.

Under the terms of University Bylaws and Transaction Authority and Payment Approval Policy 4.2, this project requires approval by the Capital Funding and Priorities Committee (CF&PC).

Status:
The administration authorized the project to proceed to construction in April 2009 based upon approval of the Capital Funding and Priorities Committee on March 17, 2009.

Purpose:
The purpose of this project is to replace the existing boilers in the Annex of portion of Langmuir Lab where the majority of the lab based tenants are housed. The existing boilers are original to the Annex which was constructed in 1969. Equipment malfunctions are frequent due to the age of this equipment.

Justification:
This project has been allowed to proceed under the terms of the construction pause in that it addresses critical maintenance needs. The replacement of equipment will result in a cost savings to the university.

Funding:
Total project budget estimate range: less than $500K. The project will be funded through reserves of the Cornell Business and Technology Park.

Status:
This project received administrative approval to proceed in May 2009.

Purpose:
The purpose of this project is to renovate the MacDonald Moot Courtroom, Room 390 Myron Taylor Hall. The project will address ADA compliance needs and optimize functionality as a classroom, trial courtroom, appellate courtroom, ceremonial space and public forum. The renovations will provide updated technology infrastructure while maintaining the historical character of the space.

Justification:
This project has been authorized to proceed during the construction pause as it meets the following criteria for exceptions:

1) Addresses critical ADA compliance concerns;

2) Full funding is identified and not readily transferable to other capital projects or other uses.

3) Delaying the project for the duration of the pause will cause unusual timing problems that impeded resumption of the project following the pause.

Funding:
Total project budget estimate range is $500K-$5M. The project is funded by the Law School.

Under the terms of University Bylaws and Transaction Authority and Payment Approval Policy 4.2, this project requires approval by the Capital Funding and Priorities Committee (CF&PC).

Status:
The project is on schedule for an August 2009 completion. The Office of General Construction is the general contractor, with Welliver-McGuire, Matco, Genbrook Millwork, Postler & Jaeckle, and the PDC Paint Shop holding contracts for the project through OGC.

Demolition is complete, and the new ramp and floors will be poured the first week of July.

Purpose:
The purpose of this project is to upgrade two passenger elevators at Mary Donlon Hall. The elevators are original to the building, at the end of the life cycle and close to failure.

Justification:
This project has been allowed to proceed under the guidelines of the construction pause as it addresses critical safety and compliance concerns.

Funding:
Total project budget estimate range is less than $500K. The project is funded by Campus Life.

Under the terms of University Bylaws and Transaction Authority and Payment Approval Policy 4.2, this project qualifies as a capital project less than $500,000, and requires administrative approval by the Executive Vice President for Finance and Administration and/or Provost.

Status:
The project has been authorized to proceed to construction as of April 2009.

Purpose:
The Milstein Hall project is a building addition to the College of Architecture, Art and Planning that will unite the second floors of Rand and Sibley Halls while preserving an open landscape beneath. The design will create much-needed flexible contiguous studio space, a 280-seat auditorium, meeting and exhibition space, and a signature gallery for collaboration and exhibition that showcases student and faculty work. Milstein Hall will unify the college's existing programs, now housed in four separate buildings, and promote and foster new and innovative ways of teaching. This design creates a central arrival and gathering space for the college within the historic context of the site and the adjacent Arts Quad. The Milstein project webcam can be viewed here .

Justification:
This project has been allowed to proceed during the pause as it will address facility issues and needs necessary for the college to maintain their accreditation.

Funding:
Total project budget estimate range is $55.5M. The project will be funded by a combination of donor contributions, unrestricted college gifts and university resources. The university will assume $12 million of the cost of the project, of which $7.6 million is debt. The remainder will be covered by the college and by philanthropy. Additionally, funding from the Thomas Endowment has been allocated to provide annual income to help cover operating and maintenance costs.

Status:
The Board of Trustees has authorized the project, on May 22, 2009, to proceed to construction.

Welliver-McGuires construction contract is fully executed. Underpinning at Rand and Sibley Halls continues, underground utility work and pier drilling has begun. Submittals and shop drawings for the structural steel and other materials are underway.

Purpose:
The purpose of this project is to create a new building, the Plantations Welcome Center, which will support classroom instruction for Cornell classes & education staff, orient and welcome visitors to the Botanical Garden and improve parking and pathways.

Justification:
The Welcome Center and improvement of site circulation and parking will help support the vision of the Plantations.

Funding:
Total project budget estimate range is $5M - $10M. This project will be funded through donor gifts in hand. Remaining miscellaneous gifts which have been allocated for the Welcome Center project construction are held in a long-term investment account.

Status:
The Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees authorized the project to proceed on July 29th.

The construction phase is underway. Welliver McGuire has installed site fencing, temporary road and parking area. Underground electrical duct work, new parking lot and bio-swale area are under development. Foundation work will commence in mid-October.

Sustainable Features:

The project team elected to pursue LEED Gold certification in the design phase.

Purpose:
This project will allow for the installation of pipeline to assure the continued reliability of Cornell's potable water system. Two of the existing steel construction tanks are at the end of their useful life and must be replaced.

Justification:
This project is proceeding during the university's construction pause as it is critical to the reliability of the potable water system which provides drinking water to campus.

Funding:
Total project budget estimate range is $5M-$10M. The project will be debt financed with repayment through the utility rates charged to users across campus.

Under the terms of University Bylaws and Transaction Authority and Payment Approval Policy 4.2, this project requires approval by the Board or Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees.

Status:
The project was approved by the Buildings and Properties Committee on April 9, 2009 and will proceed to the construction phase.

Purpose:
The purpose of this project is to renovate existing laboratory space in ST Olin Chemistry Research Wing to accommodate a newly hired faculty member. Current Code requirements limit chemical use and storage in upper stories; the location of the selected research group on the sixth floor is a best use of this space.

Justification:
This project has been allowed to proceed during the pause as core programmatic needs would be substantially prejudiced by delay.

Funding:
Total project budget estimate range is $1M-$5M. This project will be funded through the College of Arts & Sciences.

Under the terms of University Bylaws and Transaction Authority and Payment Approval Policy 4.2, this project requires approval by the Capital Funding and Priorities Committee (CF&PC).

Status:
The construction phase is being managed by the Office of General Construction. Construction is underway with demolition and abatement activities nearing completion. The project is scheduled for completion at the end of September 2009.

Purpose:
This project will construct a subsurface water treatment system for the lab on Appledore Island in Kittery, Maine. The State of Maine Department of Environmental Protection is requiring that the Lab meet secondary treatment standards in order to maintain their operational status.

Justification:
The project is urgently needed to meet regulatory requirements of the State of Maine that changed in December 2008. Delay would prevent the facility from opening on time this season and thus have dire implications to the program and mission of the Lab. Further, the project will address critical life/safety issues and key infrastructure efforts that would be substantially prejudiced by any delay.

Funding:
Total project budget estimate range is less than $500K. The project is funded by the Shoals Marine Lab, the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and the Office of the Provost.

Under the terms of University Bylaws and Transaction Authority and Payment Approval Policy 4.2, this project qualifies as a capital project less than $500,000, and requires administrative approval by the Executive Vice President for Finance and Administration and/or Provost.

Status:
The subsurface wastewater treatment project for Shoals Marine Lab is complete as of June 10th.

Purpose:
The purpose of this project is to renovate the second and third floor restrooms at 122 McGraw Place, Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. Renovation of the existing restrooms are needed as the plumbing has a history of recurring failures and leaks, ventilation is inadequate, and finishes are worn and outdated.

Justification:
This project has been allowed to proceed under the terms of the construction pause to adequately accommodate the needs of the membership in the fall.

Funding:
Total project budget estimate range is less than $500K. The project is funded through donor contributions.

Under the terms of University Bylaws and Transaction Authority and Payment Approval Policy 4.2, this project qualifies as a capital project less than $500,000, and requires administrative approval by the Executive Vice President for Finance and Administration and/or Provost.

Status:
The design of the project has been authorized by the administration. Construction is planned for Fall 2009.

Purpose:
The purpose of this project is to renovate and improve the kitchen, public restroom and alumni suite at the Sigma Phi Fraternity House at 1 Forest Park Lane. This work is needed to address significant issues related to life safety, code compliance and critical maintenance needs.

Justification:
The project has been allowed to proceed during the construction pause to address life safety and critical maintenance needs that are best addressed during the summer construction season.

Funding:
Total project budget estimate range: $500K - $1M. This project is funded primarily through donor contributions.

Under the terms of University Bylaws and Transaction Authority and Payment Approval Policy 4.2, this project requires approval by the Capital Funding and Priorities Committee (CF&PC).

Status:
The construction phase is approaching 50% completion and remains on schedule for completion in early September 2009.

Purpose:
The purpose of this project is to renovate 135 guestrooms, 13 suites and the 7 guestroom corridors within the Statler Hotel. Much of the furnishings are original to the building constructed in 1989.

Justification:
This renovation has been deemed necessary to offer an inviting facility in keeping with the reputation of the School of Hotel Administration and the University. A failure to maintain an attractive facility will result in a decline in customer satisfaction and adversely impact the hotels business model.

Funding:
The total project budget estimate range is $2M - $3M. Funds for the project will be provided by donor contributions and through revenue streams generated by the hotel.

Under the terms of University Bylaws and Transaction Authority and Payment Approval Policy 4.2, this project requires approval by the Capital Funding and Priorities Committee (CF&PC).

Status:
The project has been authorized to proceed to the construction phase.

Purpose:
Through this project, building renovations will be made and equipment purchased for the Veterinary Medical Center (VMC). Large animal MRI is a new technology at the Cornell University Hospital for Animals enabling clinical studies and diagnosis aligned with hospital initiatives. The new MRI will allow large and small animal studies and research to be conducted.

Justification:
This project has been allowed to advance during the construction pause as project funding has been approved and is in hand. The Contract Colleges Business Officers have agreed that any additional building operation and maintenance cost will be covered by State operating funding.

Funding:
The total project budget estimate range is $2M - $3M. This project will be funded by the SUNY Capital Plan and the College of Veterinary Medicine Gift Funds.

Under the terms of University Bylaws and Transaction Authority and Payment Approval Policy 4.2, this project requires approval by the Capital Funding and Priorities Committee (CF&PC).

Status:
The project has been authorized to proceed to the construction phase.

Purpose:
The purpose of this project is to relocate and consolidate the Veterinary Medicine Information Technology Department (VMIT) from Level one, Schurman Hall D-Wing, to the former Veterinary Education Center Level 1, below the Flower-Sprecher Library. Close collaboration between analysts, programmers and support staff is required. By relocating the VMIT office within the main Veterinary complex, customer response and support will be significantly enhanced.

Justification:
This project has been allowed to advance during the construction pause as funding has previously been identified in the 2004-2009 SUNY Capital Plan.

Funding:
Total project budget estimate range is less than $500K. The project will be funded by the State University Construction Fund, the College of Veterinary Medicine, Contract Colleges Facilities, and Veterinary Medicine Information Technology Department.

Status:
This project received administrative approval to proceed in May 2009.

Purpose:
This project will provide handicap accessibility and life safety egress by creating a new back entrance into the lecture hall. Additionally, improvements to the air distribution system, lighting, seating, room finishes and audio/visual systems are required, as these systems have met their useful life.

Justification:
This lecture hall is one of the most utilized lecture halls within the College of Veterinary Medicine and the upgrades are essential to the academic mission of the College.

Funding:
The total project budget estimate range is $250K - $500K. The project is included in the 2004-2009 SUNY Capital Plan and the university's approved capital plan.

Status:
The project has been authorized to proceed to the construction phase.

Purpose:
The primary purpose of this project is to provide adequate water pressure and flow for central campus. Without it, a certificate of occupancy for the Physical Sciences facility cannot be issued. With the installation of the new line, the present supply line will directly serve campus potable water and fire fighting needs and resolve water supply pressure and flow issues.

This project also provides a back up to the existing supply line and will improve water quality by optimizing water flow patterns in the potable water distribution system.

Justification:
The existing pumps that move water from the filtration plant to the storage tanks have exceeded their practical life. The pumps are very inefficient, repairs are frequent and spare parts are unavailable.

Funding:
The total project budget estimate range is $500K - $750K. The project is included within the trustee approved capital budget as a Utilities Maintenance & Infrastructure Project.

Under the terms of University Bylaws and Transaction Authority and Payment Approval Policy 4.2, this project requires approval by the Capital Funding and Priorities Committee (CF&PC).

Status:
The project has been authorized to proceed to construction.

Purpose:
The purpose of this State University Capital Plan project is to assess the condition of the building and to perform a program study for the Department of Food Science of the Geneva Agriculture & Experiment Station. A study will identify the priorities and extent of renovations to be completed in Phase I. The Food Research Lab was constructed in 1960 and the building systems have not had any significant renovations since that time. The existing building systems do not meet current program needs and many aspects of the building do not meet current building code requirements. Most of the major building systems including electrical, mechanical, fire alarm, and interior finishes have exceeded their expected useful life, are deteriorated and in need of replacement. The study will assess structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire alarm, data and communication systems including the requirements of the current NYS Building Code. The study will provide a detailed construction cost estimate as well as a plan of how best to stage and implement the required building renovations within the current Capital Plan allocation. It will also provide a plan for additional renovations with future funding.

Status:
The Design Manual (DM) Submission was issued on September 8th with review and comment period lasting until September 30th. Comments on the DM submission by Cornell and SUCF will be issued to architect no later than October 12th. Cost estimates provided by two independent estimators reported decreases in HVAC and Electrical costs, with one estimator noting decrease directly attributable to the project proceeding as a single construction phase. Completion of cost reconciliation is anticipated by October 9th. Activities next period include interior design, signage, audiovisual, furniture discussions, and DM Presentation/Construction Documents Kick-off.

Purpose:
The Animal Health Diagnostic Center is a 126,000 gsf facility that is to be constructed in the north-east corner of the College of Veterinary Medicine complex. It will serve to consolidate a variety of functions that are currently being preformed throughout Tompkins County. The building will be three floors in height with a mechanical penthouse. It will contain primarily wet laboratories to facilitate diagnosis and testing of samples. The building will also contain a large animal necropsy facility and a large BSL III suite.

Justification:
This project was in the construction phase prior to the construction pause and therefore allowed to continue.

Status:
Exterior enclosure work continues with a majority of the brick completed on the entire building. Interior partitions were started in August and are approximately 35% complete. Curtain Wall mullions are in place on the north and east faces with glass being installed this month. The emphasis is on exterior closure, main electrical substation activation and completion of duct work to all floors of the building. The plan is to have these systems operational by November to enable the interior work to continue.

Purpose:
The Central Heating Plant requires additional steam generating capacity as the University constructs a number of large, energy intensive facilities including ECRF and LSTB. In addition, one boiler in the CHP is at the end of its useful life and its capacity must be replaced. The planning process to address this need has been in place since 2001 and addressed key drivers of reliability, risk,flexibility, cost effectiveness and environmental/social stewardship. This analysis has determined that the best option is to install two combustion turbines with a combined nominal electrical capacity of 30 megawatts, each with associated heat recovery steam generator to provide the additional needed steam capacity.

Justification:
This project was in the construction phase prior to the construction pause and therefore allowed to continue.

Status:
- Maple Ave Substation has completed most commissioning and functional testing. Campus loads will start to be moved to the new control house in late May. This is a month later than planned due to some equipment issues.
- Gas line installation is scheduling final restoration and testing. Will be complete by mid June.
- Majority of civil work is complete. Siding and roofing systems to start this month.
- Most piping rough-ins are complete. Majority of plant mechanical equipment has been set.
- Electrical work has started with cable tray and conduits. Most electrical equipment has been received but is being stored.
- Commissioning planning is well underway for start-up of the combustion turbines.

Purpose:
Construct a new Sailing Center on the shore of Cayuga Lake, at the site of the existing East Shore Marina. This is needed because the current facility is sub-standard and does not meet the requirements of the Cornell Sailing Team nor the Department of Athletics and Physical Education.

Status:
While performing the fire pump test as part of project close-out, we learned that the Town of Ithaca would not issue a certificate of occupancy with the system in place.

We are currently working on bringing 3 phase power to the facility to eliminate the need for a phase converter. This will be installed during the Month of June, with the expectation of occupying the facility shortly thereafter.

Purpose:
The university's wiring infrastructure in many buildings cannot accommodate current data speeds utilized by most new computers and speeds which will be required in the near future. In addition, many facilities have inadequate spaces, unsecured access, and insufficient environmental controls appropriate for the placement of new data electronics.

Justification:
Students, researchers, and the administrative community require a modern and scalable telecommunications system. This project will upgrade the telecommunications infrastructure within several buildings on campus.

Funding:
Initially approved in 2003, total cost of this component of the project is estimated in the range of $500K-$1M.

Under the terms of University Bylaws and Transaction Authority and Payment Approval Policy 4.2, this project requires approval by the Capital Funding and Priorities Committee (CF&PC) and the Board of Trustees.

Status:
Reflective of the restraint on capital projects, the project schedule has been modified and authorized to proceed with construction in Riley Robb Hall.

Purpose:
This State University Capital Plan project, which is being managed by the State University Construction Fund, provides a building for the College of Human Ecology to replace the North Martha Van Rensselaer (nMVR) which was condemned and evacuated in 2001 and demolished in 2005. The project to replace nMVR is being undertaken due to the structural inadequacy of the original building identified during a study performed by Stopen Engineering.
This project also provides structured parking for the spaces lost in the construction of MVR West addition and the replacement building (approximately 90) along with approximately 170 additional spaces to relieve central campus parking pressure created by parking spaces lost due to other projects.
This parking project is one of several parking solutions that will help alleviate some of these parking needs.
The project has been divided into two bid packages. The first is the Garage Structure and Site Utilities, and the second is the nMVR Replacement Building.

Justification:
This project was approved prior to the construction pause and therefore allowed to continue.

Status:
Phase 1 Construction work is substantially complete. Phase 2 steel erection was complete April 30, 2009. Project is expected to remain on schedule for a completion date of January 11, 2011.

Purpose:
The purpose of this State University Capital Plan project is to address critical maintenance needs and perform infrastructure improvements to the Ives Hall Faculty Building. The building was constructed in 1937 for Veterinary College use and has had only minor renovations in the past 70 years. The existing building systems are beyond their expected service life and do not meet reliability or quality standards of modern structures. Additional concerns are asbestos, lack of handicap accessibility, lack of proper exiting stairways, lack of building environmental control systems, and need for improved fire suppression system.

The project was bid in two phases - one for abatement/demolition and one for reconstruction.

The reconstruction phase addresses the infrastructure needs in the Ives Hall Faculty Building, including the updated requirements of the New York State Building Code and providing for additional program space through modification to the basement level. The mechanical, electrical, plumbing, building ingress and egress, and data and communications systems will be upgraded to meet the needs of the School.

Justification:
This project was in the construction phase prior to the construction pause and therefore allowed to continue.

Status:
Project is on schedule and progressing well. Punchlist, commissioning and closeout are now in process. Beneficial occupancy is expected in July 2009 and move-in is expected to be complete before fall semester.

Purpose:
To design a new Research and Extension Laboratory in the Town of Portland, Chautauqua County. This is needed because the current site in the village of Fredonia is under significant commercial development pressure and the 1960's era converted storage barn that is used for laboratory research is inadequate to meet the research and extension needs of Cornell's grape industry stakeholders.

Justification:
This project was in the construction phase prior to the construction pause and therefore allowed to continue.

Status:
The Lab/Office building is nearly enclosed with interior framing underway. The installation of the spray foam interior insulation is approx. 95% complete. All exterior windows have been installed. The HVAC equipment has been set in place and is being connected.

Purpose:
Martha Van Rensselaer Hall (MVR) was constructed in the 1930's and the building systems have not had any significant renovations since that time. The existing building systems do not meet current program needs and many aspects of the building do not meet current building code requirements. The overall purpose of this project is to upgrade the architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, data and communication systems of MVR.

Justification:
This project was in the construction phase prior to the construction pause and therefore allowed to continue. It is a multiple phase project. Phase I, completed in early 2007, included repair and restoration of the exterior envelope of the building. Phase II will provide the enabling utility infrastructure for construction of the North MVR replacement building, the utility infrastructure for the MVR 1933 interior renovation, and an emergency generator for the College of Human Ecology Complex. It will also provide a stair tower that will link all levels of the 1933 building & the East Wing. Phase III, the interior renovations, will include the re-organization of interior space, and replacement of the interior building systems. Phase IV will renovate spaces vacated when MVR North Replacement Building opens.

Funding:
The total project budget estimate range is $75M - $85M. The project is included in the 2004-2009 SUNY Capital Plan and the universitys approved capital plan.

Under the terms of University Bylaws and Transaction Authority and Payment Approval Policy 4.2, this project requires approval by the Capital Funding and Priorities Committee (CF&PC) and the Board of Trustees.

Status:
The project has been granted approval of design for Phases II, III and IV, and authorized to proceed with the construction of Phase II.

Purpose:
The purpose of this project is to provide a new central HVAC system and sprinkler system upgrades, and to upgrade the fire alarm system, replace windows, upgrade emergency generator and upgrade the existing electric service/distribution system serving Olin Hall. The HVAC system, window replacement and sprinkler installation is limited to the North Wing of the building (98,000 GSF), which was constructed in 1941. The fire alarm and electrical improvements will have adequate capacity to serve the entire facility, including the 32,000 GSF East Wing.

Justification:
This project was in the construction phase prior to the construction pause and therefore allowed to continue.

Status:
The replacement of the windows continues to be the primary focus of efforts associated with the exterior. On the second floor, north half, the window installations are complete. On the first and third floors, the removals and reinstallations are in progress. Weather permitting, work will resume on the construction of a new areaway.

The second floor, north half, is substantially complete and currently being used as surge space for first floor occupants. The majority of construction is now taking place on the designated first floor locations and throughout the entire third floor. The commissioning of the mechanical ventilation and cooling system is slated to begin in late April. These systems will be online, within occupied areas, in early May.

Purpose:
The purpose of the Physical Sciences Project is to create additional research and instructional space for use by the Departments of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Physics and the School of Applied and Engineering Physics. The primary need of all three departments is to increase the amount of quality space for collaboration, research and instruction, creating a state of the art facility which reflects the world-class research and status of the Physical Sciences at Cornell. The new Physical Sciences Building (PSB) will contain labs, offices and public spaces.

Justification:
This project was in the construction phase prior to the construction pause and therefore allowed to continue.

Status:
Construction is continuing with the fourth floor deck pours scheduled for completion mid-April. Basement and ground floor interior partitions are underway along with utility distribution. Exterior curtainwall is scheduled to commence mid-April. McCarthy has made up seven days of lost time for a total of 36 days behind schedule. The project team remains confident of early occupancy of Basement, Ground and partial First Floors (teaching labs) by Fall Term 2010.

Purpose:
The purpose of this project is to design and construct a Biofuels Research Laboratory (BRL) of approximately 11,500 gross square feet (GSF) in the East Wing of Riley-Robb Hall for state-of-the-art research in the development of cellulosic biomass to ethanol and other biofuels. The project will relocate the Soil & Water Group (SWG) program in the East Wing to the South Wing and include modest renovation to portions of the 7,700 GSF SWG assigned areas in the South Wing. The project will also include associated building system infrastructure renewals that will complement the East and South Wing area renovations, in particular a new 2,400 GSF Penthouse Mechanical Equipment Room addition located over the East Wing.

Justification:
This project was in the construction phase prior to the construction pause and therefore allowed to continue.

Status:
Construction is approximately 95% complete. BRL equipment fit out is well underway and the General Contractor is providing interface connections that will continue into early April 2009 along with completion of punch list items. The South Wing work for the Soil & Water Group and the Cornell Local Roads Program is underway and on schedule for completion in April 2009 along with final commissioning activities. The project continues to track required submissions for LEED certification through the USGBC and is in process with completing a NYSERDA incentive application. Project closeout activities are anticipated to be complete during the second quarter of 2009.

Purpose:
Renovate the existing Statler Auditorium former fly tower space to accommodate new programmatic spaces for the Center for Hospitality Research, the Center for Hospitality Real Estate Studies, and the Institute for Hospitality Entrepreneurship.
Create a rooftop, flexible multipurpose space for multiple program use from conferences to fundraising events.
Replace the exterior featureless limestone wall of the fly space with glass curtain wall and glazed openings at each floor level. Provide a new welcoming exterior facade to connect the renovated fly space facade to the Beck Center addition.
Provide easy access from the existing Statler Hall floors by adding a new elevator and a new stair tower to the new floors.

Justification:
This project was in the construction phase prior to the construction pause and therefore allowed to continue.

Status:
We are past 50% complete for the Construction Phase. Steel Erection is complete. The project is on schedule for a December 09 completion.

Purpose:
The purpose of this State University Capital Plan project is to provide a new facility on the Ithaca campus for the Food Science Department of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. A study of the Food Science Department program concluded that new space is needed to provide the quality and quantity of space required to maintain its status, and improve its image as a world leader in food sciences. The existing Stocking Hall, where the department is currently located, lacks sufficient space for the program requirements and the condition of the building is far below the standards required for optimum program operations. There is $105 million available to renovate Stocking Hall in the current State University Capital Plan. State policy, due to the critical maintenance objective of the current capital plan, would not normally allow these funds to be used for new construction. However, the state will allow use of these funds toward a new building on the same site if a portion of the building is razed. Therefore, Cornell University has selected the Stocking Hall site as the location for this project.

Status:
The Design of the project has been approved. The project is on budget and moving into the construction document phase.

Purpose:
The purpose of this State University Capital Plan project is to construct a waste management facility at the College of Veterinary Medicine to replace the existing incineration system.
The incinerator has been in operation since the mid 1980's and has been modified several times to improve performance but requires constant maintenance. It must now be replaced to comply with requirements of the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation. Cornell invited the local community to be involved with assessing the most viable means of replacing the current incineration facility. After years of data gathering and evaluation, Cornell, the State University Construction Fund, and the community representatives agreed to use new proven technologies employing alkaline hydrolysis and heat treatment for waste management and disposition. This new facility will meet the needs of the College of Veterinary Medicine to continue clinical and research operations as well as to provide a regional animal waste treatment facility.

Justification:
This project was in the construction phase prior to the construction pause and therefore allowed to continue.

Status:
Translucent panel installation completed.
Roof, trim & accessories completed.
Began instrumentation February 2, 2009.
Interior & exterior caulking completed.
Close coordination with AHDC project ongoing.