Barrett Administrative & Recreational Complex (BARC) Construction: $1.1 Million and Counting

Update 8/16/23
A local private family has donated $1 million to the township supervisors to cover the acquisition cost of the building. We are going to release another article in 6-9 months that showcases the building as it comes together. Stay tuned!

On July 17, 2023, I filed a right to know request asking for:

Copies of all expenses related to the Barrett Administrative & Recreational Complex to date (Formerly the Barrett Elementary Center)
Copies of any leases with area organizations (like the Friendly Community Center) -- DENIED
Any architectural drawings and schematics regarding planned work to BARC

Here are the numbers:

Category	Amount
Acquisition Cost	$833,604.63
Construction	$265,730.65
Garbage	$1,497.00
Electricity	$2,463.65
Propane	$1,044.25
Water	$199.67
Total	$1,104,539.85

Here's a link to view the primary expense report:
https://www.barrettcommunity.com/2023/barc1/07-17-2023-admin-rec-expenses

The rest of the related files are here, including the HVAC system plans, utility bills, and drawings:
https://www.barrettcommunity.com/2023/barc1

Initial analysis:

We have an overall total spend of $1,104,539.85
Of that amount, $833,604.63 was for the land & building itself
Over $265,000 has already been spent on construction! I'm seeing references to well drilling in the expenses but there's also bills coming from AQUA. And a Wetland Consultant. I believe there is also a chlorine water treatment building on the property, I'm not sure if this is for drinking water, or a pool...?

Background:

The Barrett Township Supervisors have purchased the form Elementary Center and renamed it the Barrett Administrative & Recreational Complex.
Moving forward I'll just be tagging related articles under BARC.
The Elementary Center content should remain as it's been (e.g. before 2023).

Last modified on Wednesday, 16 August 2023 09:38

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