The document outlines plans for expanding the MERIT Center in Marshall, Minnesota. It will include adding a drivers skills course, classroom space, and simulators. The expansion will be funded through $7.46 million from state bonding and local voter-approved sales taxes. The project will commence construction in June 2014 and be completed by November 2014.

2. Minnesota
Department of Public Safety
Tier III State Operated
Camp Ripley
Tier II Regional Based
• MERIT Center (Marshall)
• Olmsted County (Rochester)
• Scott County (Jordan)
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Drivers skills course
Drivers classroom
simulators
“Hands on” personal
training
AARP driver safety
Drivers education
Bus and truck training
Training for Ambulance,
Fire, Police, Rescue
Employee Classroom
Training
…and More!

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5. Bid Add Alternate
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9. ST
1
FLOOR
Expansion Area
Public Entrance
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1
10
FLOOR
Public Entrance
MnWest
CAT
Marshall Community Services (Drivers Education)
Shared CAT/MnWest

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13. Cost Description
Land Acquisition
Predesign
487,000
Project Management
Construction
80,000
6,031,000
Furniture, Fixtures, & Equipment (FFE)
Total
387,000
7,460,000
Funding Source
State of MN Bonding (2010)
State of MN Bonding (current request)
Local Voter Approved Sales Tax (.5%)
Local Voter Approved Sales Tax (1.5%)
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465,000
10,000
Design
Total
Cost in Dollars ($)
Funding Amount ($)
1,000,000
2,500,000
3,500,000
460,000
7,460,000

14. Task Description
Month
2013
State Pre-Design Approval
Construction Document Phase
November/December
December
2014
Approve Construction Documents and Authorize Bids
February
Approve Bids
May
Project Commencement
June
Project Substantial Completion
Ribbon Cutting
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November
December

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