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Executive Summary This report is a Buildings Conditions Survey for the Office Furniture Liquidation facility located at 2654 Kenzie Terrace in St.Anthony,Minnesota. The purpose of the survey is to evaluate the existing physical building conditions and make recommendations regarding the feasibility of using this facility as a publicly owned Teen Center for the City of Anthony. Assumptions The observations listed in the Findings portion of this survey and summarized below include two approaches for building improvements. The assumption for each approach is as follows: First Approach: • The City would either continue to use the building as it currently exits or as a similar warehousing function • The City would improve this facility to the same or better standards as they require from their business owners • The city does not have any other legal encumbrances on this property that is considered a hindrance in converting this facility into a Teen Center or any other city owned facility Second Approach • The City will convert the existing building into a Teen Center • The City would improve this facility to the same or better standards as they require from their business owners J • Only upper level of the building will be upgraded to meet ADA accessibility requirements to �l avoid the installation of new elevator in the building • The city does not have any other legal encumbrances on this property that is considered a hindrance in converting this facility into a Teen Center or any other city owned facility • The Teen Center is to function as a large gathering space with very little separation of spaces within the facility Summary of Finding • The original building was constructed in 1957 and is found to be structurally sound and in good condition.(See Appendix for building condition definitions). • Structurally,the building was over built and over designed for its original intended use, consequently it is showing very little deterioration for its age. • In order to sustain and protect the life of this structurally sound building,immediate maintenance needs must be implemented. See Section III for an itemized list of repairs • Probable cost for maintenance repairs and Minor alterations for ADA Compliance: $60,000— $80,000 • To convert this facility into a publicly owned and operated Teen Center,renovation is recommended and required.See Section III for an itemized list of renovation needs. • Probable cost for interior alterations,site improvements, $390,000—$480,000 and maintenance needs listed above: 2