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| Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #3117 |
| Frank Lloyd Wright Esplanade Rehabilitation Project |
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| Requester: |
Anne B. Kerr, Ph.D., President |
Organization: |
Florida Southern College |
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| Project Title: |
Frank Lloyd Wright Esplanade Rehabilitation Project |
Date Submitted |
1/13/2006 1:59:42 PM |
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| Sponsors: |
Dockery |
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| Statewide Interest: |
| This project addresses critically needed repairs to the connecting walkways of the internationally renowned Frank Lloyd Wright campus at Florida Southern College. Listed on the National Registry of Historic Places since 1975, the campus at Florida Southern College features the world's largest single-site collection of the works of master architect Frank Lloyd Wright. The site attracts over 25,000 visitors a year from all over the world. |
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| Recipient: |
Florida Southern College |
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Contact: |
Robert H. Tate |
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111 Lake Hollingsworth Drive |
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Contact Phone: |
(863) 680-4347 |
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Lakeland 33813 |
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Contact email: |
rtate@flsouthern.edu |
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| Counties: |
Polk |
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| Gov't Entity: |
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Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit): |
Yes |
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| Project Description: |
| Constructed over a period of 17 years between 1941 and 1958 on the Florida Southern College campus, the system of esplanades (covered walkways) which connect the 12 Wright buildings are supported by massive columns, with cantilevered roofs providing protection from the elements for pedestrian pathways that extend from building to building. Through the years, the effects of humidity and water intrusion have had a very noticeable impact on the mile and a half of these esplanades. With failing support resulting from decaying rebar, differential movement, and significant settlement over the years, many areas of this historic network of covered walkways have deteriorated to become potential hazards for visitors and students alike. Obvious sagging of the roof slabs and significant cracking have compromised numerous support columns, and cracked and spalled joints have weakened the roof slabs of different elevations. Large sections of overhead plaster occasionally fall as a result of the decaying infrastructure.
Although stabilization of the most serious areas of deterioration has been addressed as funds have become available, it is imperative for Florida Southern College to act now to maintain the structural and historic integrity of these famous structures. No longer can the College incrementally repair and stabilize these deteriorating walkways as small grants become available. Therefore, Florida Southern College respectfully requests funding of $1.6 million to stabilize and secure the Wright-designed covered walkways that are a critical architectural component of this historic campus.
Specifically, the College seeks funding to stabilize the failing cantilever systems and provide new expansion joints to prevent the collapse of the walkway covers; repair and reseal all roof top expansion joints; install roof sealants to prevent water intrusion and moisture penetration that have resulted in steel degradation and spalled plaster and joints; repair all areas of exposed steel supports; restore all recessed lighting fixtures; replace steps with ramps at selected locations for full campus accessibility; and reseal all esplanades to protect against further damages from the climate. |
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| Is this a project related to a federal or state declared disaster? |
No |
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| Measurable Outcome Anticipated: |
| Stabilizing these historic structures will secure a national architectural landmark which is a significant international cultural tourist destination in the State of Florida. |
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| Amount requested from the State for this project this year: |
$1,600,000 |
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| Total cost of the project: |
$1,600,000 |
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| Request has been made to fund: |
Construction |
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| What type of match exists for this project? |
None |
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Cash Amount |
$ |
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| Was this project previously funded by the state? |
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Yes |
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Fiscal Year: |
2005-2006 |
Amount: |
$50,000 |
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| Is future-year funding likely to be requested? |
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No |
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| Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request? |
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No |
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| Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget? |
No |
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| Is there a documented need for this project? |
No |
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| Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)? |
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No |
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| Is this a water project as described in Section 403.885, Laws of Florida? |
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No |
