Fort Recovery schools: Proposed projects

Option 1

• Total square footage: 91,217 (renovated 61,876, new 29,341)

• Cost: $11.4 million, including $1.3 million paid by state and $10.1 million from taxpayers

• Local millage: 8 to 9 mills

• Estimated cost to taxpayer with $100,000 home in town: $20.40-$22.95 per month

• Summary: Demolish the current high school building except the commons area, industrial tech/vo-ag rooms, gymnasium, science wing and band room. Replace all classroom and office space.

Option 2

• Total square footage: 84,842 (renovated 47,266, new 37,576)

• Cost: $11.9 million, including $1.3 million from state and $10.6 million from taxpayers

• Local millage: 8.5 to 9.5 mills

• Estimated cost to taxpayer with $100,000 home in town: $21.68-$24.23 per month

• Summary: The most expensive option. Same plan as Option 1 but includes demolishing science wing.

Option 3

• Total square footage: 86,018 (all renovations, no new addition)

• Cost: $8.1 million, including $1.3 million from state and $6.8 million from taxpayers

• Local millage: 5.5 to 6.5 mills

• Estimated cost to taxpayer with $100,000 home in town: $14.03 to $16.58 per month

• Summary: Least expensive of options involving state funds. Demolish old gymnasium and four classrooms and renovate remaining sections of building.

Option 4

• Total square footage: 101,786 (all renovations, no new addition)

• Cost: $8.3 million, all paid by taxpayers

• Local millage: 6.7 to 7.7 mills

• Estimated cost to taxpayer with $100,000 home in town: $17.09 to $19.64 per month

• Summary: Project spans 30 years with various repairs and improvements made as needed and/or as funds are available. The proposal includes spending $2.4 million for renovations during the first 10 years, $4.9 million during years 11-20 and $873,000 during years 20-30. Does not include air conditioning or an option to add it.

Option 5

Total square footage: 101,786 (all renovations, no new addition)

Cost: $9.1 million, all paid by taxpayers

Local millage: 7.5 to 8.5 mills

Estimated cost to taxpayer with $100,000 home: $19.30 to $21.68 per month

Summary: Project spans 30 years with various repairs and improvements made as needed and/or as funds are available. The proposal includes spending $5.2 million in renovations during the first 10 years, $2.9 million during years 11-20 and $1 million during years 21-30. This does not include air conditioning in the building but has option to add it.