Facilities Planning Committee Report

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Facilities Planning Committee Report

• First Baptist Church
• 600 Governors Drive
• October 2006

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Committee Members

• Janice Allison
• Debbie Bell- Staff/ Trustee Liaison
• Kimberly Collette- Vice-Chairman
• Jan Mann- Secretary
• Kristi Taylor
• Jeff Gattis
• Mike Kirk- Chairman
• Chris ONeil
• Gordon Perry

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Facilities Planning Committee Charter

• Consider utilization of all facilities with
  emphasis on CLC future utilization in conjunction
  with existing Master Plan
• Make recommendations to Church within one year
• Note- 500k-850k estimates on CLC repair
• Student ministry, First Fellowship needs

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Facilities Planning Committee Journey

• Reviewed Master Plan and Various Reports
• Toured FBC facilities
• Met with each Ministerial Staff Member
• Visited Several Facilities in Huntsville
• Met with Trustees/Staff to share our findings and
  draft report
• Met with Deacons to share the report and future
  direction
• Report to Church

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A Previous Vision

• The church is either a new creation of God
  possessing dynamic forces of life to establish an
  abiding kingdom in a changing world, or it is
  nothing.
• Dr. Alvin H. Hopson
• May 1966 Dedication Service

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The BRAC- Whos Coming?

• 4800 New Army Jobs
• 6 New General Officers (5 current)
• One 4-star, Two 3-star, and Three 2-star
• Seven Organizations
• 80 Piece Army Band
• The Move Schedule
• Advance Moves begin 2006
• Completed 2010 to 2011

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Will They Really Come?

• Army typically expects 25-30 move rate
• St. Louis move was 60
• The Military (365) has little choice
• Jobs will be available for someone
• Huntsvilles unemployment rate is only 2.5
• A recent Huntsville Times article titled A
  Perfect Storm predicted a gap of up to 7000
  Arsenal related jobs by 2013. The article also
  noted that 5000 personnel will retire in the
  coming 5-7 years.

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Do You Believe?

• 400M in New Arsenal Construction
• 6000 New Home Permits Issued in 2005 (Huntsville
  only)
• Road Work (34,200 cars pass by our church every
  day, 108,000 on Parkway)
• New Schools
• Enhanced Infrastructure
• Recruiting Trips
• Church Construction

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Will They Come to FBC?Our Vision is

• Glorifying God
• Introducing Friends
• Growing Disciples
• Serving Others
• Connecting Members
• Sending Christians

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Master Plan Review

• Chapter 1
• Sanctuary Renovation
• Fellowship Hall
• Kitchen Expansion
• Widen Hallway
• Welcome Center
• Restrooms
• Porte-Cochere East Entrance
• Elevator

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Master Plan Review

• Chapter 2
• Enlarge East Entrance
• Porte-Cochere at Narthex
• Parking in Front
• Pre-school/Childrens Resource Room
• Parlor
• Indoor Play area
• Handbell Room
• Renovate Adult/Youth Education Space
• Remodel Adult 10 into Offices
• Pre-school/ Childrens renovation
• Remaining Restrooms

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Master Plan Review

• Chapter 3
• Education Space in Courtyard
• Bridge to CLC
• Education Space at NW corner
• Music Suite Renovation

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Long-term Facilities Goal

• Bring all parts of buildings and grounds to the
  aesthetic and functional level of the Sanctuary,
  Fellowship Hall and other recently renovated
  spaces.

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Near-term Facilities Priorities

• CLC/ Recreation Ministry
• A dry floor
• Continued and updated recreation needs
• Community needs
• Student Ministry
• New classroom space
• Themed gathering areas
• Snack/ game area
• First Fellowship
• Space for 800 in appropriate worship setting

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Some solutions discussed to address near-term
needs

• Renovate the existing CLC
• Add an extension off the back of the building by
  the FH (NW Corner)
• Incorporate and expand the chapel towards the CLC
• Expand off other parts of the building
• Remove and rebuild where the CLC currently stands

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Best Potential Solution

• CLC removed and replaced by 60,000 square foot
  multi-purpose facility supporting
• Recreation/ Community/ Group needs
• Youth Center/ Education Space
• First Fellowship Worship
• Concerts, Conferences
• New Offices

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Additional facilities needsPotential Master Plan
Items

• Convert existing offices to Education Space,
  Conference Rooms and Music Offices and Practice
  areas
• Renovate Vacated Youth Space
• Room 309/310 converted to pre-teen area
• 3rd Floor and Restrooms Renovated
• Renovation of remaining Education spaces
• History Room, Room 118
• Paint, Carpet and Window Treatments

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Additional facilities needs Potential Master
Plan Items

• Music Suite Renovation
• Office Space into Library and Practice Areas
• Orchestra Practice Room
• Childrens Choir and Robe/Dressing Area
• Music/Mission Resource Room
• Handbell/ Carillon Practice
• Rehearsal Room Chairs

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Additional facilities needs Potential Master
Plan Items

• Sanctuary
• Acoustics/ Video Projection
• Digital TV/HDTV
• More Space for Choir and Orchestra
• Enlarged Stage Area
• Internet/ PowerPoint/ DVD in all remaining
  education space

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Other Items

• Security
• ADA, Senior accessibility
• Standardization of chairs
• Special Education
• Vine Counseling/ CWJC facility/ 500 Govs
• Bridal Suite
• Signage and Parking
• Traffic Flow for Pre-School
• Storage

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Much Data Still Needed

• Feasibility Study
• Architectural Schematics
• Cost Estimates
• Replace versus Renovate Comparison
• Congregational Input
• Additional Facility Tours
• Visual Presentation Material

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Next Steps

• Request a 6-month extension to complete our work
  and address the remaining questions.
• Develop a final report for church presentation
  with the trustees regarding our findings and
  recommendations.

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Future Schedule

• Church Vote November 8
• Work with architect to address remaining
  questions
• Meet with Trustees, Staff and Deacons
• March-April 2007 final report
• Earliest construction Fall 2007

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Questions/Comments?
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