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February 29. 2012 the various elements of the budget, and the Committee discussed a variety of factors that could contribute to increased construction costs. Mr. Goddard will send detailed cost information to Mr. Levine. Mr. Addelson said Town Meeting would be asked to appropriate the entire $40.8 million cost of the project, minus the $1.5 million already appropriated. For purposes of determining the correct amount of an appropriation request, the MSBA reimbursement amount is treated the same way debt would be treated. The Town has already pre - qualified three contractors for the Estabrook construction. The Town is using a "contract manager -at -risk" approach and will not necessarily take the lowest bid. The MSBA also adds an extra 1% to the reimbursement rate (already included in the 32 %) when towns take this approach. White House Stabilization - The Warrant includes a request to appropriate a sum for the White House stabilization project, although Mr. Goddard was not sure whether it would actually come before Town Meeting. The Historic District Commission has ruled that the Town may demolish the White House's wing but may not demolish the main house. Mr. Goddard reported that stabilizing the White House by making the main house watertight, adding new shutters, a new roof and repointing the foundation would cost $233,000. Demolishing the addition would cost an additional $148,000 for a total of $381,000. Also included in the project cost is constructing a new exterior wall after the demolition. Mr. Goddard observed that any future use of the building would require almost all the stabilization work that is currently being proposed. School Building Envelope and Systems — $150,000 will focus on Diamond exterior; $15,000 will be for improving loading dock area at Central Office; remaining $50,000 will be reserved for modifications that may be needed to accommodate late enrollment Middle School Science Labs and Performing Art Spaces — Evaluation — ($35,000) — There is concern that spaces may no longer adequately support educational program. Diamond Energy Improvements — ($25,000) — An in -depth energy audit for Diamond, which has high energy use. Municipal Building Envelope and Systems — ($169,000) Muzzey Senior Center Upgrade — Phase 1 Construction — ($561,518 CPA funds) — Involves installing an elevator between the ground floor and basement and attending to additional accessibility, safety, and energy efficiency needs. It is anticipated a subsequent request will be made in FY2014 of approximately $480,000. Cary Memorial Building Upgrades — Design — ($75,000) — To prepare design and development documents and to gain more public input to ensure all proposed work has public benefit. The CPC voted to approve the $550,000 originally requested for design development and construction documents for a $7.7 million total project budget. The Selectmen, however, have voted to approve only a more limited development budget that would help to determine the