Compton Community College District

The following report is our first report on the newly established Compton Community College web site. The purpose of this newsletter and the following documents are designed to keep you (the tax-payer) up-to-date on how your tax dollars are being spent. I hope you find this newsletter informative and I invite you to join us at our monthly meetings and welcome your input.

As a requirement of this type of ballot measure, an independent citizens oversight committee must be appointed within 60 days of election results certification. Appointed by the Board of Trustees in December 2003, the district's 12-member bond oversight committee holds public meetings to review project plans, to review expenditure of bond proceeds and to make their findings public.

Each member will serve a term of two year, beginning July 1, 2003 and may be reappointed. However, none can serve more than two consecutive terms. No committee members may be college district employees or officials, or vendors, contractors or consultants to the college district. Its duties and rights are outlined in a set of bylaws that govern meetings and include the following:

Measure CC is the name of the November 2002 ballot measure under which Compton Community College District requested authorization to issue bonds for $100 million for up to 28 capital construction and renovation projects. It was presented to the electorate under the provision of Proposition 39, stipulating that at least 55 percent of voters approve a measure for its passage. Seventy-six percent of voters approved the local bond measure, authorizing the college district to issue bonds for classroom construction and renovation projects to serve its growing student population. The measure provided for taxation to homeowners and property owners of a nominal tax generated over a period of years, through 2017. Monies are to be used for constructing, renovating, upgrading and improving facilities.

BOND MEASURE CC CHRONOLOGY OF EVENTS

March 25, 2003
Oversight Committee chairman
Dr. Louis Murdock, appointed by
Superintendent/President Williams

March 25, 2003
Oversight Committee introduced at
Board of Trustees - Meeting
(As we discussed Mr. Lopez)

July 2003
Oversight Committee scheduled to meet as a formal group
Depending upon timing of the growth of assessed value of properties within the District boundaries.

THE BONDS WILL BE ISSUED ON THE FOLLOWING TIMELINE:
2003   $41,000,000
2006   $25,000,000
2010   $19,000,000
2017   $15,000,000
         $100,000,000

SOME OF THE PROJECTS CURRENTLY APPROVED, IDENTIFIED AND ARE FULLY OR PARTIALLY FUNDED FROM THE INITIAL DRAWDOWN ARE:

CURRENTLY APPROVED PROJECTS
FULLY OR PARTIALLY FUNDED FROM THE INITIAL DRAWDOWN ARE:

LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER

Current Total Budget: 15,643,272.00
Spent to Date: 8,318,306.47 - 53%
New library and learning resource laboratories, offices, and support facilities
Original Trade Contracts (20) 10,233,121.47Original CM-at-Risk Contract 1,067,432.00Approved Changes 463,072.99 (4.1%)
CURRENT CONSTRUCTION VALUE 11,763,626.46
Original Construction Completion: November 30, 2004
Current Completion Estimate: December 1, 2005
Work is progressing on the exterior window wall and related glass barrel roof, as well as on interior and exterior wall framing. HVAC work is catching up with the other trades.

CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

Current Total Budget: 5,064,448.00
Spent to Date: 2,676,103.68 - 53%
New building increases the capacity of the existing Center
Original Trade Contracts (20) 3,057,273.00Original CM-at-Risk Contract 238,953.00Approved Changes 23,868.52 (0.7%)
CURRENT CONSTRUCTION VALUE 3,320,094.52
Original Construction Completion: November 30, 2004
Current Completion Estimate: December 1, 2005
Construction is proceeding with the exterior “skin” of the building. Windows are installed. HVAC construction is catching up to the other trades. Site work is being planned to begin as soon as the building exterior is completed.

MAJOR IMPROVEMENTS COMPTON PARK

COMPLETE
Current Total Budget: 90,000.00
Spent to Date: 87,370.04 - 97%
Improvements to the walkways, landscaping, and site features of the park area adjacent to the north parking. Future improvement in the area to be included in future projects

Current Total Budget: 531,000.00
Spent to Date: 149,663.96 - 28%
Repairs and upgrades to existing building HVAC systems
The bulk of the heating/ventilating/air conditioning (HVAC) upgrades to the building are currently being designed. The expended amount of this project budget reflects construction work related to consolidation of the MIS facilities in the Print Shop portion of the Math/Science complex. The budget for this project was increased during the July meeting of the Board of Trustees.

STADIUM RENOVATIONS

Current Total Budget: 1,282,260.00
Spent to Date: 1,031,369.62 - 80%
Seismic and accessibility upgrades to the existing Stadium
Construction of these improvements are nearly complete. Delays to the work have included providing the required new Press Box. However, official permission to occupy the Stadium has been received, and this month a regional track meet was held using the new facilities for spectators and participants.

PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

Current Total Budget: 15,055,000.00
Spent to Date: 341,429.85 - 2%
New facility for teaching of the performance arts
The Design Development Phase is underway. Additionally, an environmental study is proceeding in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), with the expectation of concluding with a mitigated negative declaration.

VOCATIONAL/TECHNOLOGY BUILDING RETROFIT

Planning Current Total Budget: 450,000.00
Spent to Date: 115,000.00 - 26%
Repairs and upgrades to existing building systems
Various electrical repairs have been carried out in this building. Fire alarms have also been corrected (though these are not reflected in the spent-to-date amount). Contract negotiations with Chevron/Texaco have concluded for retrofitting of the HVAC systems throughout the building.

ADMINISTRATION BUILDING REMODEL TEMPORARILY INACTIVE

Current Total Budget: 50,000.00
Spent to Date: 0.00 - 0%
Interior remodeling of existing District/College Administration Offices
Project Programming is to be restarted with Rachlin Architects as soon as accreditation is more certain. The current allocation of Bond funds covers only the anticipated cost of programming, with design, construction, and remaining soft costs expected to come from a subsequent issuance of Bonds.

CAFETERIA REMODEL TEMPORARILY INACTIVE

Current Total Budget: 50,000.00
Spent to Date: 0.00 - 0%
Repairs to equipment installed in a recent refurbishment of the existing facility
The allocated amount is for repairs which are required for the used equipment which was earlier obtained to make the Cafeteria useable. Future remodeling of this facility will be included in the C-Wing Project (below).

CAMPUS GROUNDS UPGRADES / SIGNAGE TEMPORARILY INACTIVE

Current Total Budget: 225,000.00
Spent to Date: 195,395.40 - 87%
Upgrading of walkways, landscaping, lighting, and signage throughout the campus
Miscellaneous elements of work have been undertaken to address immediate needs for the Campus grounds. This includes the leveling of the front campus field to create a safe temporary area for football, soccer, and baseball prac tices. Future work will be outlined in the Facilities Master Plan, and additional Bond allocations are anticipated from a future bond issuance.

CAMPUS-WIDE TECHNOLOGY UPGRADES CONSTRUCTION / IMPLEMENTATION

Current Total Budget: 4,440,000.00
Spent to Date: 3,380,398.11 - 76%
Central and backbone technology systems upgraded throughout the campus
76% of the approved budget has been expended for these costs. Related construction - a consolidated MIS facility at the Print Shop - is being paid in part under a separate Bond project - 16. Math/Science Building Retrofit. Current spending pattern indicates a need for future increase to this budget to avoid a deficit in this account.

C-WING REMODEL PLANNING

Current Total Budget: 175,000.00
Spent to Date: 0.00 - 0%
C-Wing, including Student Lounge, Book Store, & Student Life Project Programming is beginning with the KDG Architects. The current allocation of Bond funds covers only the anticipated cost of design, with construction and remaining soft costs expected to come from a subsequent issuance of Bonds.

ENERGY MANAGEMENT

COMPLETE

Current Total Budget: 1751,946,614.00
Spent to Date: 1,927,225.30 - 99%
Improvements to the central plant and to buildings it currently serves, as well as complete evaluation of the heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems of the Vocational/ Technology and Math/Science buildings.

FOOTBALL FIELD UPGRADES

COMPLETE

Current Total Budget: 60,000.00
Spent to Date: 59,711.06 - 100%
Continuation of prior project (track replacement) to include purchase of track equipment

INSTRUCTIONAL EQUIPMENT UPGRADES CONSTRUCTION /IMPLEMENTATION

Current Total Budget: 1,140,000.00
Spent to Date: 1,003,576.07 - 88%
New and upgraded equipment for classroom instruction 88% o f the increased, approve d budget has been ex pended for these costs. Future additional needs are being studied as a part of the Educational Master Plan, Strategic Plan, and Technology Master Plan. Current spending indicates a need for future increase to this budge t to avoid a deficit in this account.

LITTLE THEATER RECONSTRUCTION DESIGN

Current Total Budget: 615,000.00
Spent to Date: 35,385.86 - 6%
Upgrading seating, lighting, and accessibility to the existing Little Theater DSA (Division of State Architect) has completed their plan check, and the Architect is ma king the required corrections to the construction documents. Bidding for this project is expected to follow closely after obtaining the final DSA approval of construction documents, possibly as soon as the end of October or beginning of November. On that schedule, construction may begin as early as the first part of January.

LOCKER ROOM RENOVATIONS PLANNING

Current Total Budget: 290,882.19
Spent to Date: 0.00 - 0%
Complete renovation of existing men’s and women’s locker and shower facilities Project Programming - study of necessary project components and the ir cost - will proceed with the Jubany Architects. The current allocation of Bond funds covers only the anticipated cost of design funds, with construction and remaining soft costs expected to come from a subsequent issuance of Bonds.

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL CONSTRUCTION

Current Total Budget: 1,886,730.00
Spent to Date: 1,569,880.00 - 83%
Repayment of costs for site improvements of the Softball and Little League fields Renegotiation of the contract with Major League Baseball resulted in agreement by the District to pay for the costs of two of the four fields - Softball & Youth Fields. 83% of the amount has been paid.

MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS EQUIPMENT

COMPLETE

Current Total Budget: 90,000.00
Spent to Date: 89,459.82 - 99%
New and refurbished equipment for maintaining the campus facilities and grounds The planned costs for this category have been completed, with a previous balance transferred to other projects.

MASTER PLANNING

Planning Current Total Budget: 350,000.00
Spent to Date: 88,122.50 - 25%
20-year planning for campus development BRJ & Associates has been selected by the College to prepare a Facilities Master Plan. A College Planning Committee will be convened to assist in the process. Planning will include the identification of modernization, new, and site development projects needed to complete the District’s vision of the future for the Compton Community College cam pus.

NON-INSTRUCTIONAL EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTION / IMPLEMENTATION

Current Total Budget: 100,000.00
Spent to Date: 27,795.30 - 28%
Equipment for campus support functions Several pieces of equipment have been purchased under this budgeted project. Future expenditures will further support the needs of administrative and faculty equipment needs not covered under the Instructional Equipment category. Current spending indicates a need for future increase to this budget to avoid a deficit in this account.

OUTREACH PROGRAM PLANNING

Current Total Budget: 500,000.00
Spent to Date: 0.00 - 0%
Promotion of local participation and job training within the College communities The College is considering an outreach process that would be operated using the College’s current staff. A specific program is currently being researched and developed.

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT CONSTRUCTION / IMPLEMENTATION

Current Total Budget: 5,77,000.00
Spent to Date: 2,883,577.85 - 48%
Consulting services providing general and project-specific management on behalf of the District
Program Management includes acting as the agent of the District for the management of planning, design, and construction phase activities related to Bond and State-funded projects.

PROGRAM SUPPORT CONSTRUCTION / IMPLEMENTATION

Current Total Budget: 550,000.00
Spent to Date: 205,195.06 - 37%
Cost of equipment and services related to the overall program, not assigned to a specific project
Support costs include Bond-related offices, equipment, utilities, etc. Also, included are the program-level legal costs not attributable to specific projects. The budget for this project was increased during the July meeting of the Board of Trustees. The increase represents additional anticipated legal fees related to the overall Bond program.

PROTOCOL SYSTEM CONSTRUCTION / IMPLEMENTATION

Current Total Budget: 1,875,000.00
Spent to Date: 1,710,198.14 - 91%
Central computer software program for budget, finance, human resources, and student services
Software, supporting hardware, and consulting services related to the completion of this system have been nearly completed.

SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE MATCH CONSTRUCTION / IMPLEMENTATION

Current Total Budget: 450,000.00
Spent to Date: 639,657.00 - 142%
Local matching funds required to qualify for this category of State funding Various projects have been undertaken which fall into the official Scheduled Maintenance definition. In order to obtain reimbursement for the State matching funds in this category, evidence of local expenditures in this category are required. The major work carried out under this budget was the repair and upgrading of heating and air conditioning in the northern existing classroom buildings. Additional work under this program includes approximately $200k of roofing repairs. Current over-expenditure of this project may be covered by either increasing the Bond allocation, or indicating an appropriate addition of State funds from their approved allocation from the State Scheduled Maintenance Program.

STUDENT SERVICES CENTER PLANNING

Current Total Budget: 157,270.00
Spent to Date: 0.00 - 0%
Remodel of Old Library to consolidate all Student Services Offices Project Programming is beginning with Leidenfrost, Horowitz & Associates. The current allocation of Bond funds covers only the anticipated cost of programming, with design, construction, and remaining soft costs expected to come from a subsequent issuance of Bonds.

UTILITY INFRASTRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION

Current Total Budget: 5,985,330.00
Spent to Date: 257,739.84 - 4%
Repairs and replacement of utility and data/communication infrastructure Replacement of some fibre optic “cabling” has been completed. Contract negotiations with Chevron/Texaco have concluded for the phase of utility upgrades required to feed the new LRC and CDC buildings, and their work is underway. A subsequent phase - design and construction of the remaining improvements to the Central Plant and many of the existing campus utilities - will require funds beyond the current $41 million Bonds sold. Current spending indicates a need for future increase to this budget to avoid a deficit in this account.

CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION

COMPLETE

Current Total Budget: 5,327,523.81
Spent to Date: 5,327,523.81 - 100%
Debt retirement from previous projects
The previous COP’s have been completely repaid.
Indicates State Capital Outlay Projects

FUTURE PROJECTS LIST

The following list of projects is being contemplated by the District for future Bond and State funding. The list is neither complete nor in any priority order, but only intends to reflect the types of projects currently being considered. New Classroom Building Existing Classroom Modernizations Allied Health Modernization Faculty Offices Modernization Math/Science Classroom Mod. Voc/Tech Classroom Mod. Lighting & Artificial Turf @ Stadium Campus Police Facility Emergency Preparedness Orig. Child Care Modernization Roof Repairs Electronic Access Control Police/Security Equipment

Oversight Committee Takes Tour of LRC Building During Construction