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•Removed rocks and other debris that could be thrown through windows. <br />•Shored up wood over windows and doors. <br />•Painted over graffiti on the building. <br />Preparation for Next Phase of Work on Building/Grounds: <br />•Received updated estimates for permanent repair of roof and siding: $31,000 for material and labor; <br />•Pending: estimates for permanent repair of chimney, soffit, and fascia <br />•Pending: engagement of Northern Bedrock to assess, scope project for summer 2023 <br />•Confirmed weekend for interior cleanup project – May 20-21, 2023* <br />•Confirmed weekend for initial grounds clean up – June 10-11, 2023* <br />•Secured commitment for local contractor to evaluate the status of the well on the property in the spring <br />*Contingent on approval from City of Hugo to move forward. <br />Donated Items/Services from Businesses: <br />•Precise Exteriors LLC – paid $1,200 in labor costs for temporary roof covering <br />•Lebens – assistance with landscaping/plants, specifics pending <br />•Johnson & Turner – pro bono legal support for incorporation of new nonprofit <br />•Haugen Binion CPA – pro bono accounting support for new nonprofit <br />•Gene’s Disposal – assessing needs for disposal; working with committee on affordable options <br />Donated Items/Services from Individuals: <br />Donated items and services from individuals total approximately $3,300 and include: <br />•Printing of Brochures and sponsor materials <br />•Postage and mailing supplies for campaign <br />•Purchase of website domain <br />•Printing of signage for building <br />•Purchase of solar lights <br />•Purchase of paint/supplies to cover graffiti <br />•Plywood and materials for floor patching and reinforcement of window and door coverings <br />•Metal trash can and lid <br />•Videography to raise awareness of the project <br />Fundraising from Businesses: <br />•Developed list of local businesses for targeted campaign <br />•Developed/distributed sponsorship information to 250 local businesses – See Attachments 7-9. <br />o Contribution Confirmed: Blacksmith Lounge as $5,000 = Gold Sponsor <br />o Contribution Confirmed: Premier Bank as $1,000 = Bronze Sponsor <br />o Contribution Confirmed: Wise Guys Pizza $100 <br />o Contribution Confirmed: Speedway $250 <br />o Contribution Confirmed: Hugo Dental $50 <br />o Pledge: Petty Investments $1,000 = Bronze Sponsor <br />o Pledge: Hugo Historical Commission $1,000 = Bronze Sponsor <br />o Contribution Pending: Lakes Floral – promotion through end of holiday season <br />o Decision Pending: Deadbroke Saddle Club <br />o Decision Pending: Hugo Lions <br />o TOTAL Donated/pledged as of 1/31/2023: $8,400.00 <br />*Of note: Feedback from businesses noted the short turn-around time for a decision and the timing of the request for <br />funds as challenges considering many are at the end of their fiscal year and have already spent down funds for charitable <br />organizations. <br />Fundraising from Individuals: <br />Developed donor levels for individuals and promoted donation opportunities via the HSHC website, and the Old Forest <br />Lake and Hopkins Schoolhouse and Heritage Center Facebook pages. <br />•Donations 2/1/2022-10/1/2022: $1,480 <br />•Donations since 10/1: $1,917.97 <br />•Pledge: $5,000 ($1000/year for 5 years) <br />•TOTAL donated/pledged as of 1/31/2023: $8,197.97