anchor Description
This project provides funding for the design and construction of a new academic building gross square feet) supporting science programs, such as biology, chemistry, computer science and cybersecurity, engineering, geology, physics, and the mathematics department, as described in the Collegewide Facilities Master Plan, The new math and science building will replace the Science South and Falcon Hall buildings, which will be demolished, and the new building will be constructed on this site. During the building was renamed to the Catherine and Isiah Leggett Math and Science Building.
anchorEstimated Schedule
Construction started in November and is expected to conclude in Spring
anchorCost Change
A fund transfer was made to this project, as noted under the "Other" section.
anchor Justification
Under the application of the State space guidelines, the enrollment growth on the Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus has resulted in a significant instructional space deficit. The Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus has a Fall laboratory space deficit of NASF and a total space deficit of NASF. The projected laboratory space deficit is NASF and the total space deficit is anticipated to be NASF. The construction of the math & science building will address this deficit as well as replace Science South and Falcon Hall, which are in exceedingly poor condition (as identified in the Collegewide Facilities Condition Assessment, Relevant studies include the Montgomery College Strategic Plan, Collegewide Facilities Condition Assessment and the Collegewide Facilities Master Plan (Pending
anchorOther
Funding sources: GO Bonds, and State Aid. Relocation costs and design fees above approximately of estimated construction costs may not be eligible for State reimbursement. In as part of the County Council Capital Budget approval, funds of were transferred from the Rockville Student Services Center project The additional funds are needed to support increased escalation costs. A fund transfer was made to this project from Planning, Design, and and from Capital (BOT Resol. and
anchorDisclosures
A pedestrian impact analysis has been completed for this project.
Montgomery College asserts that this project conforms to the requirement of relevant local plans, as required by the Maryland Economic Growth, Resource Protection and Planning Act.
anchorCoordination
Facility Planning: College (CIP No.