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FACILITIES SERVICES WINTER BREAK PROJECTS

Facilities Services has a number of projects scheduled during winter break.  Some of these may impact your building.  Please be aware of the following items:

Templeton - PGE is working on the transformer to this building.  There will NOT BE ANY ELECTRICITY in Templeton on Dec. 29th between 8am and 2pm.  Please make sure your computers and any other sensitive equipment is turned off when you leave for Christmas Break.

East/West/Roberts - Isolation valves will be installed on Dec. 18th between 6am-10am.  There will be no water available during this time.

Watzek Library - Insolation valves will be installed between Dec. 21-22.  This will require the water to be turned off for four hours with the afternoon of Dec. 21st or the morning of Dec. 22.  The exact time has not yet been determined.

Miller and Fields - On Dec. 21 and 22, the water will be off for four hours.  The exact time has not yet been determined.

Thank you for your patience as we complete these important projects.

NEW POLICY FOR RENTAL VEHICLES

Effective January 1, 2010 Lewis & Clark staff members traveling on Lewis & Clark business who rent a vehicle as part of their trip will have to be cleared under the Lewis & Clark Driver Training and Clearance Program.  For details concerning this program go to www.lclark.edu/offices/facilities/policies/drivers_training_and_clearance.  The application and disclosure forms that have to be completed are also available there.

 This step is being taken due to the increased loss experienced in Lewis & Clark’s auto insurance in the recent past.  If you have any additional questions, please contact Bob Tomlin, Risk Management Coordinator, at x7872 or tomlin@lclark.edu

 

HEATING AND COOLING SET POINTS

As cooler weather arrives, please remember that in order to support a balanced Lewis & Clark annual operating budget, and to be environmentally conscience by reducing Lewis & Clark’s carbon footprint, building temperatures will be managed to the following temperature set points:  cooling 78 degrees, heating 68 degrees.

We realize that the cooling level may be warmer than desired and that the heating level may be cooler than desired.  It requires the collaborative effort of the entire community to meet these goals related to budget reductions and environmental objectives for Lewis & Clark.  Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

For more information, please contact Sharon Hayes in Facilities Services at x7843.

 

 

NORTH ROAD PATHWAY PROJECT

Beginning Tuesday, July 28th, the westbound lane on North Road will be closed while Facilities Services starts construction for a new pedestrian path along North Road.  The new path will take commuters from the lower Tennis Dome parking area to the upper Griswold lot without having to walk on the vehicular road.  Only the one lane will be blocked during the construction and flagges will direct traffic to maintain access in both directions.  We anticipate construction to be completed and the path to be open on Friday, August 14th. 

If you have any questions, please contact Janice Carter at x7904.

 

NEW CHANGES TO HUDDLESON LANE

Because of concerns regarding pedestrian safety on a narrow two lane road, Huddleson Lane has been closed to vehicle traffic during the school year since 2004.  However, this has caused some traffic difficulties as the Lower Templeton parking lot is a frequent destination for deliveries, special events, and visitors.  With Huddleson lanes closed it has been confusing to direct people to that location.

Upon the recommendation of the Campus Wayfinding study, Huddleson Lane will now be open on a year round basis to one-way traffic.  As part of a capital project, Huddleson Lane has been resurfaced and safety speed bumps and a strped pedestrian pathway have been installed.  Beginning Monday, July 13, 2009 the road will be reopened on a permanent basis allowing for one-way traffic east down the hill.  Campus service carts will be allowed to travelup Huddleson Lane to get to the western side of Campus but will do so with caution and will yield the right of way to cars and pedestrians.  New one-way and stop signs will be installed.  Over the next few months additional directional signage will be updated to assist in wayfinding.

If you have any questions, please contact Janice Carter at x7904.