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•Ongoing promotions on social media via Old Forest Lake (5,569 members) and Hopkins Schoolhouse and Heritage Center (154 members) Facebook pages. Improvements to Protect the Schoolhouse •Installed temporary roof, soffit, and chimney covering. •Installed lights on the north, west, and east sides of the building for security. •Completed temporary repair of stairs to basement and water-damaged floors to make it safe for contractors to enter. •Hauled off a load of brush that was cut down by the city. •Removed rocks and other debris that could be thrown through windows. •Shored up wood over windows and doors. •Painted over graffiti on the building. Preparation for Next Phase of Work on Building/Grounds: •Received updated estimates for permanent repair of roof and siding: $31,000 for material and labor; •Pending: estimates for permanent repair of chimney, soffit, and fascia •Pending: engagement of Northern Bedrock to assess, scope project for summer 2023 •Confirmed weekend for interior cleanup project – May 20-21, 2023* •Confirmed weekend for initial grounds clean up – June 10-11, 2023* •Secured commitment for local contractor to evaluate the status of the well on the property in the spring *Contingent on approval from City of Hugo to move forward. Donated Items/Services from Businesses: •Precise Exteriors LLC – paid $1,200 in labor costs for temporary roof covering •Lebens – assistance with landscaping/plants, specifics pending •Johnson & Turner – pro bono legal support for incorporation of new nonprofit •Haugen Binion CPA – pro bono accounting support for new nonprofit •Gene’s Disposal – assessing needs for disposal; working with committee on affordable options Donated Items/Services from Individuals: Donated items and services from individuals total approximately $3,300 and include: •Printing of Brochures and sponsor materials •Postage and mailing supplies for campaign •Purchase of website domain •Printing of signage for building •Purchase of solar lights •Purchase of paint/supplies to cover graffiti •Plywood and materials for floor patching and reinforcement of window and door coverings •Metal trash can and lid •Videography to raise awareness of the project Fundraising from Businesses: •Developed list of local businesses for targeted campaign •Developed/distributed sponsorship information to 250 local businesses – See Attachments 7-9. o Contribution Confirmed: Blacksmith Lounge as $5,000 = Gold Sponsor o Contribution Confirmed: Premier Bank as $1,000 = Bronze Sponsor o Contribution Confirmed: Wise Guys Pizza $100 o Contribution Confirmed: Speedway $250 o Contribution Confirmed: Hugo Dental $50 o Pledge: Petty Investments $1,000 = Bronze Sponsor o Pledge: Hugo Historical Commission $1,000 = Bronze Sponsor o Contribution Pending: Lakes Floral – promotion through end of holiday season o Decision Pending: Deadbroke Saddle Club o Decision Pending: Hugo Lions o TOTAL Donated/pledged as of 1/31/2023: $8,400.00 Page 25 of 89