Campus Expansion Update

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Northpark's Vision

Grow, reach and teach, cooperate with other ministries, stay externally focused

Facilities Challenge

Expand children’s education space; add adult education areas; improve Junior High and Senior High spaces; separate fellowship and sanctuary; enhance young adult meeting and gathering space; improve community facility use

Construction Plan

Phase 1 - Build a new sanctuary for 500; add parking; move admin to new building

Phase 2 - Remodel CE1 building for Nursery through Kindergarten 

Phase 3 - Remodel CE2 building for grades 1-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-12 

Phase 4 - Remodel MPR for adult education, young adults, fellowship/community gatherings

Our Commitments (personally and corporately)

We will…

Pray, Listen to God, and Give…

If tithing, ask God how He might want to show His capability through you

If not tithing, begin

If not giving at all (or minimally), begin giving

Learn and practice whole life stewardship principles

Understand the history and legacy of Northpark

Always be open and forthright with status and contribution appeals

Update congregation regularly with progress on ministry, building, and financial progress

Latest Update

6/30/2010: Since our last update, there has been considerable progress behind the scene on our building plans. The architectural plans for the new building and parking are complete. They have been approved by the City; permits may be pulled whenever we are ready to move forward. The church leadership still believes the construction plan put forth in early 2008 is valid. We simply are still looking to the Lord for wisdom regarding financial provision and timing.

See picture of planned new building below.

 

Financial Goals:

Phase 1

$2,000,000 -- Complete parking addition and new building

Phase 2

$500,000 - Complete Children's building upgrade

Phase 3

$400,000 - Complete Youth building upgrade

Phase 4

$700,000 - Complete Fellowship building rennovation

 

Past Updates

6/24/2009: We are pleased to report that our application for a Conditional Use Permit for our proposed new building and parking addition was approved by the City of Fresno last week. This permit gives us up to four years to commence construction. Meanwhile our architect is continuing to refine the building plans, working with various engineering contractors, to ready the construction plans to submit to the City no later than July 31. We believe that God is directing us to continue to prepare for the building and campus improvements. And you continue to give toward your building fund commitments. Continue to pray with your Board and staff for God’s timing to initiate construction.

12/22/2008: At a congregational meeting held Sunday evening, 12/21/2008, the Board recommended and the congregation approved (by non-binding vote) to continue with the building project. The next steps are working on the site and architectural plans as already contracted with CharestCorp and pursing the conditional use permit amendment with the City of Fresno that will be necessary to eventually contruct a new building and complete the parking addition. When this stage of planning and preliminary work is completed, which is expected to be mid-2009, the Board will assess the church's financial situation with respect to building fund and general fund donations and expenses to determine immediate next steps.

9/8/2008: The initial building floor plan, elevation views, and site plan are complete. Next steps include CharestCorp continuing to develop site plans in anticipation of submitting to the City of Fresno the Conditional Use Permit amendment.

7/1/2008: The CharestCorp architect continues to develop the floorplan and elevation views of the proposed sanctuary. We hope by August to have visual renderings of the plan available for all to see.

4/23/2008: On Sunday evening, April 20, Northpark initiated the building fund commitment phase of the facility enhancement vision. The meeting began outdoors in the area that is projected to be the new sanctuary. Pastor Bob reiterated the vision and construction project phases plus several church board members described their personal support involvement. The meeting moved indoors where Tim Stern, chairperson for the fund raising activities, presented the Vision Fulfillment Commitment Form.

The meeting concluded with dinner on the courtyard. If you did not get a PRAY - DECIDE - ACT commitment form and would like one, they are available on the back table of the current 'sanctuary'.

There are several areas of involvement where you can help with the stewardship emphasis and fund raising activities that will be going on through this fall: prayer, graphics, newsletters, web updates, brochure preparation, etc. Please note your interest on a Communication Envelope found in the weekly service bulletin.

                       

2/27/2008: At their February meeting, the Board directed staff to obtain bids from other firms for the architectural and engineering services proposed by Charest. Also, staff is to contact all the churches on the reference list supplied by Charest. That activity is in progress. No firm date for completion of this stage is known.

2/8/2008: On Sunday 1/27 at the annual business meeting, we presented to the membershp the recommendations of CharestCorp (see prior report below for recap). While there was no official vote of the membership (none required to proceed), the recommendations to expand onsite appeared to be well received with a strong sentiment to continue. To that end, today we received from CharestCorp their proposal for next steps: schematic design, architectural plans, and preparation for contstrution. The Board will be considering this proposal at their February 10 meeting. We'll keep you posted.

1/23/2008: As reported earlier, the ministry and facilities assessment report by CharestCorp is complete. In last evening’s Board meeting, CharestCorp presented their findings and recommendations and the Board voted to pursue the recommended direction. We will be presenting the highlights of the recommendations at the annual congregational meeting this Sunday, 1/27. In a nutshell, the recommendation is: Stay on this property; build a new sanctuary seating about 500; add additional parking, remodel both CE buildings to accommodate the children, nursery through high school; remodel the MPR to include a café, adult education areas, meeting area for young adults, expanded kitchen, and fellowship area; accommodate administrative offices in new sanctuary building; and completely cover and weatherize the courtyard.  These enhancements will give us growth capacity for 7-10 years, which will give us time to build a great financial base to relocate later if desired.  Estimated costs for the new sanctuary and parking are approximately $2M. No estimates were projected for the remodels, because more detailed design must be done before good estimates can be given. Obviously there are lots of details to be worked out before a final plan is presented to the congregation. However, we are greatly encouraged by what we have seen.