The Outpost... a deeper discussion

 

A Pavilion

The building was also known as the Teen Center. Obviously it didn't pan out as a teen center. We are now in the situation of trying to decide what to do with the building since it has deteriorated so badly.
 Over the last couple years we have considered simply tearing it down and forgetting about it. We also considered tearing it down and putting up a pavilion. Finally we decided to investigate the feasibility of tearing it down and rebuilding on the same foundation and wall studs plus adding an attached pavilion.
 I think we were all shocked when we found the approximate cost of doing the latter. It was almost three times what I had in mind. Naturally the every present fingers of government are adding to the cost with their mandates. Now in order to get firm bids for the project we must have stamped architect plans and that is also a large expense. Your board voted to allow an amount not to exceed $6,000 to follow through on that aspect, again adding to the cost.
 I will be right up front with this from my personal perspective. If we can not accomplish a huge drop in the cost of this project I say dump it and simply put up a pavilion (which is a type shelter) along with a bathroom that can be used for the new structure as well as the dog park.
 Yes, some now use the existing building, but I am sure they can find alternatives. If we tear it down and rebuild they will have to relocate for a year or so anyway so it can be built.
 This is your money we are talking about and as I have said many times, we need to look at needs, not our wants.
Ken