"This property has had several RFPs (requests for proposals) that have gone out," said Kim Tandy, District 2 manager for Mayor Mike Duggan's office.
The school, which recently completed a $16-million addition to its facility at 7 Mile and Roselawn, had originally hoped to close on the property by this month, according to the documents, and begin construction and demolition by June. Including U-D's application, the city received at least three proposals for the recreation center, but negotiations appear to be slowly moving forward with the school, though city officials said no proposal has officially been selected yet. "It's always been our desire to have the communities in the neighborhood have access."
"The way I look at it is it's a process of having conversations so everyone can feel whatever happens is mutual in terms of the outcome and everyone is gaining something," Munz said. Theodore Munz, president of the all-boys school, said he understands the community's concerns and is working to include residents in the planning of the potential redevelopment of the property. It's expected to cost at least $500,000 to demolish and abate the Higginbotham property, according to the documents, which officials said is beyond repair. Officials estimate it would cost about $1.4 million to renovate the center with interior finishes, equipment and replace its mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems. Kellogg Foundation awards $51M to Battle Creek Public Schools Of that number, the school plans to spend at least $560,000 in outdoor athletics and recreation renovations. The preliminary proposal shows the school expects to make a $3.8-million capital investment in the properties, which includes purchasing the properties, renovating the rec center and its grounds, demolishing the school and a number of other project-related costs.
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