Wednesday, 09 August 2023 08:51

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:

  1. We have an overall total spend of $1,104,539.85
  2. Of that amount, $833,604.63 was for the land & building itself
  3. 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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