Nov. 5, 2009
The state has formally accepted the architects for Illinois Valley Community College’s $30.5 million Community Technology Center, President Jerry Corcoran reported at the Oct. 22 board meeting.
The architectural firm of Basalay, Cary, & Alstadt of Ottawa, in consultation with Demonica Kemper Architects of Chicago for design services and KJWW Engineering for engineering work, was selected to oversee the project at a meeting in Chicago with the Capital Development Board, Corcoran said.
“I commend these firms for the high-quality work they’ve done so far,” said Corcoran. “Everyone connected with the college is looking forward to working with them on this extraordinary improvement to our campus facilities.”
In a related action, the board approved additional architectural fees totaling $250,344 for the CTC’s programming and schematic design phases.
One completed, the CTC will be built around and to the east of the present Cultural Centre. Many of the programs currently located on the East Campus, such as welding and horticulture, will move to the new building.
The building should be completed in 2012.
In other business, Corcoran said the forecast for state funding for operating purposes is gloomy. At a meeting of presidents last week in Peoria, Illinois Community College Board representatives warned the current year’s budget was based on revenues “coming in at a rate much higher than where we find ourselves today,” Corcoran said.
“From a funding standpoint, the future does not look bright for FY 2010 commitments or FY 2011 needs,” Corcoran said.