MN State Colleges and Universities
Name of Institution
PRELIMINARY
2014 AGENCY CAPITAL BUDGET REQUEST
Fiscal YEARS 2014-2019
Project Narrative
INSTRUCTIONS: 1) Institution fills out all fields in red text; 2) No more than 3 (2 preferred) pages at 9 pt. font; 3) Submit all materials to gregory.ewig@so.mnscu.edu .
DEADLINE:
June 22 - Preliminary rough draft with project title and cost estimate submittal
October 26 - Final Project Narrative and spreadsheets submittal
Y
2014 STATE APPROPRIATION REQUEST:
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Project Title Please use the basic format Action– Location/Function
(Example: Jones Hall Science Labs Renovation; Fine Arts Building Construction,
etc.)
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Project Funding/Request
o Request FY2014 - $
o Request FY2016 - $
(if phased)
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Gross Square Footage
o Renovation
o Renewal
o New
o Demolition
Institution Master Plans and Regional Collaborations: Describe how project takes into
account and supports institutional or regional academic & work force plans, and
collaboration within the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system.
Exploration/Implementation of Alternatives and Partnerships for Funding and/or
Equipment: Describe how your institution has explored, and possibly utilized, alternative
funding sources, matching funds, or partnerships with businesses or other
agencies/institutions for equipment, technology, or related capital.
Campus Data: All information below (except for “Headcount”) can be gathered from
Campus Fact Sheets.
2008
2012 BOARD OF TRUSTEES APPROVED REQUEST: Yes/No
PRIOR YEAR CAPITAL APPROPRIATIONS: FY, Name of Project(S) & Amount Funded
PROJECT IS INCLUDED IN MASTER PLAN: Month /Year
INSTITUTION’S PROJECT PRIORITY: X of N projects submitted
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: No more than 300 words, describe scope of work and
programs supported
2009
2010
2011
FYE
Headcount
Space Use %
R & R (per sq. ft.)
FCI
Deferred Maintenance Backlog removed: Current building FCI. Provide specific steps
about how this project will reduce deferred maintenance/backlog and estimate FCI
improvement.
PROJECT RATIONALE AND RELATIONSHIP TO AGENCY STRATEGIC
FRAMEWORK:
Rightsizing and Space Utilization Improvement: Describe specific rightsizing work and
how project will improve space utilization. Priority will be given to colleges that are
maximizing utilization of existing spaces.
MnSCU Strategic Framework:
Ensure access to an extraordinary education for all Minnesotans: Describe how the
project supports this component of the framework.
Energy efficiency and/or other Sustainability Improvements: Describe specific energy
efficiency enhancements and sustainability features within the project and estimated
impact on overall costs and energy consumption.
Be the partner of choice to meet Minnesota’s workforce and community needs:
Describe how the project supports this component of the framework.
IMPACT ON AGENCY OPERATING BUDGETS (Facilities Notes):
Deliver to students, employers, communities and taxpayers the highest value/most
affordable option: Describe how the project supports this component of the framework.
PROJECT RATIONALE:
Describe why the project is needed and what completion of the proposed work will do to
support the institution’s mission and enhance its operations.
Predesign:
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50% Submittal Date 100% Submittal Date -
Capacity of Current Utility Infrastructure: State if existing utility infrastructure including
roads, driveways, parking lots and drainage can support proposed work.
Building Operations Expenses: Describe how proposed project will impact institutional
operating expenses to include, heating, cooling, electrical natural gas, waste, recycling,
equipment, campus R&R investments, as well as staff requirements to include academic
and support staffing changes anticipated by the final product.
 Operating: $/SF and $Total
 Renewal spending @ $1/SF: $Total
Debt Service: Debt Service-Current & Projected Debt Service with Added Project.
Provided by System Office
MN State Colleges and Universities
Name of Institution
PRELIMINARY
2014 AGENCY CAPITAL BUDGET REQUEST
Fiscal YEARS 2014-2019
Project Narrative
INSTRUCTIONS: 1) Institution fills out all fields in red text; 2) No more than 3 (2 preferred) pages at 9 pt. font; 3) Submit all materials to gregory.ewig@so.mnscu.edu .
DEADLINE:
June 22 - Preliminary rough draft with project title and cost estimate submittal
October 26 - Final Project Narrative and spreadsheets submittal
Y
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:
Consequences of Delayed Funding Describe impact of delaying the proposed project.
PROJECT CONTACT PERSON, TITLE, ADDRESS, PHONE, FAX, AND EMAIL: