We want to thank everyone who has donated toward this project and all those who have made pledges. This project is scheduled to be completed in early 2023.
The Problem
- Entrance to the complex is over 200 yards from parking and the majority of handicap designated parking places.
- A few handicapped parking spaces that are nearest to an entrance are still 50 yards away.
- Entering the building presents major physical and safety challenges for many SCC Patrons.
- A significant percent of the SCC patrons are mobility challenged.
The Solution
- Adds critically important ADA Access to the south entrance of the Stillwater Community Center complex.
- Creates an ADA connection between the Dining and Event Hall (home of “Project Heart”) and the main complex.
- Provides a safer car and bus drop-off area that is completely sheltered from the weather by use of a canopy.
- Reconfigures parking lot to improve flow and safety.
How We Got There
- Project concept was designed and updated by the City of Stillwater in 2020.
- Fund raising kick-off with a $50,000 grant from the Allene Brown Foundation which was then matched by the Stillwater Community Center Foundation.
- Stillwater City Council approves the project in January 2021
- By July of 2021 more than 60% of the design had been reviewed and approved by stakeholders, project leadership, and the City of Stillwater.
- Permits from the City have been approved.
- The process of selecting contractors is already underway.
What's the Cost?
$360,000 which pays for . . .
- Ramp & stair system with parking lot modifications
- Canopy to provide sheltered drop off and entrance to building (Because of the high costs, a canopy will not be included in the current design but the design will make sure a canopy can be added in the future.)
- Electrical work
- Engineering and architecture work
- Contingency fund set for over-run