Saturday, May 3, 2008

Where we are today

Clean-up
The cleanup continues once weather permits. It is not critical to making the camp functional. This task may be performed independently of the construction projects.

Electrical
The electrical underground conduit has been installed to the lodge and the transformer pad has been set. The power company will install the power line and the transformer when weather permits. Work is planned to be completed by July 1, 2008.

Cabins
Cabins will be upgraded to usable rustic condition. Work will proceed as weather permits. Renovations are planned to be completed by August 1, 2008.

Staff House
A plan has been prepared for the staff house improvements. The goal is to complete construction by November 1, 2008. Building permit is required from the county.

Bath House
The plan is prepared to renovate the bath house. Building permit is required. Plumbing and electrical plans are required. Congregation members can prepare the plans. Work is anticipated to proceed at the following schedule.

1. Submit plans to the County by June 1, 2008.
2. Permits issued by July 1, 2008.
3. Construction completed by December 1, 2008.

Lodge
Building permit is required for remodeling the lodge. Services of an architect licensed to practice in Arizona must be obtained. The following tasks and schedule is anticipated.

1. County staff performs a site tour when weather allows. Approximatel April 1, 2008.
2. Retain services of an architectural firm by April 1, 2008.
3. Prepare construction drawings by July 1, 2008.
4. Obtain construction permit by September 1, 2008.
5. Complete construction by September 1, 2009

If the county staff requires structural changes to the building the above schedule will require modification.

Water
Water was tested and meets water quality requirements for a community water supply. Several system upgrades will be required, including the installation of an iron removal filter. All improvements must be designed by an engineering firm licensed to practice in Arizona. The anticipated schedule is as follows:

1. Retain services of an engineering firm by April 1, 2008
2. Prepare plans for system modifications by August 1, 2008
3. Obtain approval of plans to Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) by
November 1, 2008.
4. Complete construction of improvements to water system by August 1, 2009.

Sewer
The county has previously stated that the existing sewer system may be used without modification. However some damage to the septic tanks has occurred which requires that the sewer system be repaired. The following schedule is anticipated.

1. Inspect the system damage by May 1, 2008.
2. Obtain approval from the county to repair the sewer system by June 1, 2008.
3. Complete construction of the improvements by October 1, 2008.