Alerts and Announcements

Facilities Updates

• 11/8/11, NOTICE:  BUILDING 10 CLOSED 9 AM FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11 TO 9 AM SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12

  On Friday, November 11 at 9 AM, Hyland Construction workers will be injecting a large amount of foam insulation into wall and ceiling areas in Building 10 where it will dispense and expand into the building's crevasses. The mixture of materials required to manufacture the foam insulation is highly odorous until it is dry. The drying time for this project is less than 24 hours. During this time, Building 10 will be closed completely and no access inside the building will be allowed. The building will reopen by 9 AM, Saturday, November 12.  For questions, please contact Mark Richardson at extension 3456.  

   
• 9/23/11, NOTICE:   CAMPUS-WIDE ELEVATOR ALARM TESTING SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 State required, annual regulatory compliance testing of elevator alarms in multiple buildings across campus begins in the morning, Saturday, September 24, in order to maintain operational status. Unfortunately, this could not be scheduled earlier this summer.  Each test cycle is not longer than 15-20 seconds in duration.
  The expected schedule for testing is as follows:

  Center Building - complete.

  Building 16 elevator,  3 - 4 test cycles, begins at approximately   8:15AM
  Building 17 elevator,  2 - 3 test cycles, begins at approximately   8:30AM
  Building 19 elevator,       5 test cycles, begins at approximately   8:40AM
  Building   1 elevator,       2 test cycles, begins at approximately   9:15AM
  Building   2 elevator,       2 test cycles, begins at approximately   9:40AM
  Building 30 elevator,       3 test cycles, begins at approximately   9:55AM
  Building   6 elevator,       3 test cycles, begins at approximately 10:15AM (if needed) 

  For questions, please contact Carl Hassman at extension 5541.
  

• 9/13/11 NOTICE: LONDON PLANE TREES WEST OF BUILDING 4 TO BE REPLACED SEPTEMBER 16-18 Seven London plane trees whose pollen has highly allergenic properties will be removed and replaced in late fall with an appropriate species. To ensure safe removal, a professional tree removal service will be contracted. Access on Parnell Loop Road will be closed during the process.Bus routes and lanes will be maintained, open and in service. An IEQ (indoor environmental quality) firm recommended the immediate removal of the London plane trees because the pollen is affecting both outdoor and indoor air quality. Replanting in late November or early December will give new trees the best chance of healthy survival and growth next spring. For more information, please contact Jennifer Hayward at extension 5594, or Frank Drengacz at 5567, Dave Willis, at 5566, or Dennis Carr, 5585.

• 9/12/11, NOTICE:  CENTER BUILDING FIRE ALARM EVALUATION, MONDAY, 9/12 AT 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  Today, Monday, September 12, from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM, a technician from SecureCom will be on main campus to evaluate the fire alarm and strobe system on the second floor of the Library in the Center building. The examination of the system may require the system to be sound for observation.  Alarms and strobes would be expected to engage on all floors while testing during this time.  For questions, please contact Brian McMurray at 5829, Jace Smith at 5561, Dave Willis at 5566, or Dennis Carr at 5585.
  
  
• 9/10/11, NOTICE: UPDATE 2 - PARKING LOT CLOSURES
  Notice of Paving Work this Weekend

  Saturday, September 10 and Sunday September 11

  Access from the West Entrance (Gonyea Rd) will be limited to Lots A and B starting at 6 AM.  Access to all other lots will be from the East Entrance (Eldon Schafer Rd).
  
  Repairs are being made to the bus lane adjacent to Lot B.
  
  Full access from the West Entrance will be restored at 6 AM, Monday, September 12.
  
  

  Please contact Brian McMurray at 5829 or Russ Cox at 3429.
  

• 9/7/11, NOTICE:  NO HVAC (Air Conditioning) AT DOWNTOWN CENTER ON TUESDAY, 9/6 & WEDNESDAY, 9/7

  Due to pump failures in the HVAC systems at the Downtown Center, there will be NO AIR-CONDITIONING available on Tuesday, September 6, and likely Wednesday, September 7. 

  Since the next several days are forecast to be very warm, inside temperatures are expected to exceed 80 degrees F.  A contractor will be on site pulling the pumps from the bottom of the 250 foot deep wells to inspect and make repairs as needed to get the systems running again as quickly as possible.  As more information becomes available, FMP staff will send a notice update. 

   

  We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause those working and teaching in the affected spaces. For questions, please contact Kevin Williams at extension 3160 or by cell phone at 541-954-3070.  Thank you.
  

• 9/7/11, NOTICE:  FIRE ALARM TESTING FOR BUILDINGS 10 AND 11 ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14
  The final fire marshal inspection for Buildings 10 and 11 is scheduled for Wednesday, September 14, 2011.
  
  The inspection will be conducted during a morning and afternoon session.  The morning session will be between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM. This will be the final review for the fire sprinkler systems. This will include flow tests, and timing for the dry system, and a review of the issues introduced at the preliminary inspection on September 2.
  
  Subcontractors in attendance at the morning session: Simplex-Grinnell and SecureCom.

  The afternoon session will start at 2:30 PM. This will be the testing and inspection of the mass-notification system. SecureCom will pre-test and do db testing prior to this date, and have test reports ready for submission to the fire marshal. The fire marshal said she will test all alarm devices. She will also check that the EXIT lights function on the emergency circuit. Subcontractors in attendance:  SecureCom and JKG Electric.  For questions, please contact Mark Richardson, 541-463-3456.

• 8/31/11, NOTICE:  PARKING LOT CLOSURE UPDATE
  Thursday, September 1 and Friday, September 2
  

  Lot N will be closed for seal coating and striping.  Access will be provided at Gate 2 for construction vehicles, motor pool and motorcycle class only.
  
  Lot L will be partially closed for seal coating.  Please plan to park on the west end of the lot.  Please observe signs and barricades.
  

  Saturday, September 10
  Tentative schedule for pavement repair of bus lane, adjacent to Lot B. West entry to campus will be CLOSED.
  
  Thanks for your patience and cooperation.  For questions, please contact Brian McMurray, 5829 or Russ Cox, 541-977-4917.

• 8/18/11, NOTICE: ●Reminder● BUILDINGS 10 & 11 CLOSED THROUGH SEPTEMBER 15
  Reminder. Due to construction and in the interest of safety, Buildings 10 & 11 and the immediate construction work site space surrounding the buildings will remain closed and building access restricted through September 15. Please see the attached or inserted map image of the altered access routes for pedestrian traffic during this time. For access or questions, please contact Mark Richardson at extension 3456.  Thank you.

• 8/16/11, NOTICE: POWER SHUTDOWN - BUILDING 6, FRIDAY, 8/19/11, 6 AM - 7 AM
  Power to Building 6, Performing Arts, will be shut down on Friday, August 19 from 6 AM - 7 AM in order to replace a faulty 600 amp breaker in the electrical room's main distribution panel.  Due to unexpected changes in size between the old breaker and the new breaker, appropriate parts had to be ordered to complete this work and, therefore, the power shutdown planned on July 15 was canceled.  For questions, please contact Carl Hassman at extension 5541.

• 8/15/11, NOTICE: TRACK AND INNER FIELD CLOSED AUGUST 15 - SEPTEMBER 5

  On August 15, 2011 the entire track and inner field will be closed for maintenance work that is expected to continue through September 5, 2011. Crews will be performing maintenance on the track surface and restriping the lanes. This closure includes all sloped areas around the perimeter of the track.  The restriping maintenance work requires the use of paint and a coating, both of which produce a strong odor in the immediate area.  For questions, please contact Mark Richardson, 3456.
  
  
• 8/10/11, NOTICE: PARKING LOT MAINTENANCE AUGUST 15 - SEPTEMBER 2

  Campus wide parking lot maintenance work will begin on August 15 and will be completed by September 2.  EXPECT DELAYS AND LOT CLOSURES DURING THIS TIME.  During the week August 15 - 19, The contractor will be painting curbs, crosswalks, stops, speed bumps and other traffic markers.  At times, campus roadways will be reduced to one lane. The contractor will provide traffic control when a roadway is reduced to one lane.

   

  During the week of August 22 - 26, there will be slurry coating, pavement repairs, crack sealing and parking lot striping occurring in various lots.  Barricades and signs will be placed at lots affected daily. Parking lot N will remain closed, and it is suggested that users of parking lot N use lot M during this time.  On August 24 and 25, parking lot B will be partially closed, and parking lot L partially closed on August 24.

   

  All parking lot users are requested to exercise caution and heed barricades and signs during the next two weeks. This work is necessary and completed each summer at Lane to maintain parking lot surfaces and ensure safe driving conditions year round. Your patience and understanding is appreciated.  For questions, please contact Brian McMurray, 541-463-5829.

• 8/1/11, NOTICE:  NORTHEAST FIRE LANE/ACCESS ROAD CORNER EXPANSION, JULY 29 - AUGUST 10
  

  On Friday, July 29, contractors began work to expand the corner of the fire lane/access road near the northeast end of Building 7.  

   

  This work is required to "soften" this corner and allow larger trucks with trailers to safely deliver materials and supplies to the Advanced Technology professional/technical programs and FMP maintenance buildings. Larger fire trucks will also have better and safer access into the fire lanes near these buildings.

   

  Excavation, concrete and pavement placement work will continue through Wednesday, August 10.  If you have any questions, please contact Mark Richardson at 541-463-3456.

   
• 7/14/2011, NOTICE: SHUTDOWN OF KEYLESS/CARD ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM JULY 15 & 16
  The keyless entry/card access control system will be shut down on Friday, July 15 and Saturday, July 16, for system upgrades.   
  
  If your key card does not work, please do the following:  
  
  If you need building access on Friday, July 15 please contact the FMP office at 541-463-5216 or Public Safety at 541-463-5558.  For access after 4 PM Friday or on Saturday, please contact only Public Safety at 541-463-5558. If no answer, please leave a message.  If urgent, an officer may be reached via cell phone at 541-914-3454.  For any emergencies during this time, the officer in charge, Jake Ryker, can be reached at 541-915-7725.For questions, please contact Brian McMurray, 541-463-5829.  
  
  
• 7/14/2011, NOTICE: ACCESS TO THE EAST SIDE OF BUILDING 5 RESTRICTED FOR MURAL PROJECT
  On Monday, July 11, extensive work on the east side of Building 5 began to prepare the area for an Art department mural project. After pressure washing the concrete on the entire east side of Building 5; including the walls, walkways, stairs, and the ramp down to the northeast, Lane’s Arts department mural project team will begin work on a mural that will cover the outside concrete wall on the east side of Building 5. Barricades on the walkways from the southwest corner of the building, the two stairways to the east toward the grass, and the ramp on the northeast will be in place. Due to extensive scaffolding which will block the ramp and walkways, these areas will remain closed until completion of the mural project which is estimated to be finished by September 15. Signs will be posted for alternate routes for pedestrian traffic including signs for ADA access posted to the entrance door of Building 6 indicating the location of the elevator inside of the building that can be used to access the upper level.  For questions, please contact Russ Cox, 3429.
  
  
• 7/14/2011, NOTICE: PART OF PARKING LOT N CLOSED 8 PM, 7/14 TO 12 AM, 7/19

  On Thursday, July 14, 8:00 PM, part of parking lot N will be closed to allow the placement of crane equipment that contractors will be using to move three new HVAC units onto the roof of Building 10.  First, the crane base will be driven across the parking lot, will turn down the road that slopes to the lower level cutting through the grass on the corner, then driven and placed between buildings 10 and 12.  Once the base is in place, crews will transport and assemble the rest of the crane pieces onto the base, and then it will be used to lift the HVAC units onto the top of the building.  Once the HVAC units are in place, then the reverse. Crews will disassemble and transport the crane, and then drive the crane base back through the parking lot and off campus.  The installation, use, disassembly and removal of the crane is expected to be complete and the parking lot reopened by 12:00 AM on Wednesday, July 19.  For questions, please contact Mark Richardson at extension 3456.
  
  
• 7/12/2011, NOTICE: POWER SHUTDOWN - BUILDING 6, FRIDAY, 7/15/11, 6 AM - 7 AM

  Power to Building 6, Performing Arts, will be shut down on Friday, July 15 from 6 AM - 7 AM in order to replace a faulty 600 amp breaker in the electrical room's main distribution panel.  For question, please contact Carl Hassman at extension 5541.

• 6/7/2011, NOTICE: BUILDING 17 ELEVATOR REPAIRED
  

  Thanks to the over achieving service of FMP's Lead Electrician, Carl Hassman and the Otis Elevator Company, the world's largest manufacturer of elevators, escalators and moving walkways, the Building 17 elevator is repaired and has been returned to service. For questions, please contact Carl Hassman, 5541.

• 6/6/2011, NOTICE: BUILDING 17 ELEVATOR OUT OF ORDER JUNE 6 - 8 FOR REPAIR
  The elevator located at Building 17 has a failed starter and has been shut down. It may take an estimated two days to locate and install a replacement part. Therefore, the elevator could remain out of service through June 8. For questions, please contact Carl Hassman, 541-463-5541.

• 6/3/2011, BUILDING 11 CLOSED FOR CONSTRUCTION JUNE 13 - SEPT. 23, 2011
  Due to construction and in the interest of safety, Building 11 and the immediate construction work site space surrounding the building will be closed and building access restricted beginning June 13 through September 23. Please see the map image of the altered access routes for pedestrian traffic during this time.  For questions, please contact Mark Richardson at extension 3456. 

• 5/17/11 NOTICE: IMPORTANT ADVISORY FOR ALL LANE EMPLOYEES ~ ACCESS CONTROL CARDS WILL BE REQUIRED WHEN ACCESSING ALL MAIN CAMPUS BUILDINGS DURING "OFF HOURS" AND ON WEEKENDS BEGINNING FALL TERM, SEPTEMBER 26, 2011

  Please be aware that FMP staff will be re-keying all exterior doors on main campus buildings during the summer term in 2011.  If you have not done so already, and you need access to any main campus building during "off hours", Monday - Friday or on weekends, beginning fall term, September 26, 2011 and/or thereafter, you will need your access control card.  It is highly recommended that you take a moment before the end of this spring term to schedule a 10 minute visit at the Public Safety office in the building 13 annexes, to obtain a new access control card.  Your card will be programmed to open exterior doors on the buildings for which you need to access.  
  
  Standard keys that have been issued to you for use on exterior door hardware will no longer work on these exterior doors.  Unless there are interior doors in your buildings that use the key you will have once used to access your exterior doors, it is strongly encouraged that you return your assigned key to the Public Safety office when you pick up your new Access Control Card.  The new Access Control Card will be programmed for you to access the exterior doors on all college buildings, should you have authorization.  
  
  Old GGM Keys  Regarding college security, with the exception of some in FMP, Public Safety, and Housekeeping team members, there is no need for the vast majority of people to have access to almost every interior door on campus. We are requesting that if you do not have a business need for broad college access to interior building doors, that you return your GGM key to Public Safety.  Interior doors in our buildings are not scheduled to be re-keyed this summer. The intent of our work this summer is to better secure the exterior envelope of our buildings. In future years (with future budgets), we will re-key the interior doors on campus.  These changes will improve security and safety at Lane Community College.
  
  

  Please, Don't Wait Until the Last Minute...  Due to limited staff resources, we need to process these cards in an organized fashion.  If you call in advance, it takes just under ten minutes to have your picture taken, the card programmed, issued, and ready for use.  Scheduling an appointment, getting your Access Control Cards before the end of spring term, and making sure all new staff hired are aware of these changes, will help in providing a smooth and peaceful transition during this summer and fall terms.  For any questions, please contact David Willis at extension 5566, Jace Smith at extension 5561, or the Public Safety office at 5558.

• 5/14/11 NOTICE:  DOWNTOWN CENTER REMAINS OPEN TODAY -FRIDAY, MAY 13 AS WORK BEGINS TO REPAIR A LEAK IN THE MAIN WATER LINE
  In response to a sudden leak from the main water line entering the building, staff has determined that ONLY the domestic water supply serving the Downtown Center will need to be turned off on Friday, May 13.  
  
  ALL CLASSES WILL MEET AS SCHEDULED! Two classrooms may be impacted (and classes relocated), and restroom services will be temporarily rerouted.
  A portion of the sidewalk will be cordoned off as contractors sawcut and dig below the sidewalk to expose and replace the leaking section of line. Concurrent with the line repair, FMP efforts will focus on clean-up and repair of the water damaged classroom.  For questions, please contact Angela Fazio, extension 3428 or Russ Pierson, extension 5727.

• 5/13/11 NOTICE:  DOWNTOWN CENTER CLOSED -FRIDAY, MAY 13 DUE TO A LEAK IN THE MAIN WATER LINE
  The domestic water supply serving the Downtown Center will be shut down Friday, May 13, due to a sudden leak from the main water line entering the building.  A portion of the sidewalk will be cordoned off as contractors sawcut and dig below the sidewalk to expose and replace the leaking section of line. Concurrent with the line repair, FMP efforts will focus on clean-up and repair of the water damaged classroom.  For questions, please contact Angela Fazio, extension 3428.

• 5/3/11 NOTICE:  POWER SHUTDOWN FROM 6 - 9 AM ON SATURDAY, MAY 21 FOR BUILDINGS 6, 7, 8, 9, AND 11
  On Saturday, May 21 from 6:00 - 9:00 AM, power will be shut down to buildings 6, 7, 8, 9, and 11 in order to reconnect electrical power supply to the Building 10 remodel project in progress.  If you have any questions, please contact Mark Richardson, at extension 3456.
• 3/23/11 NOTICE:  HVAC AND COLD & HOT WATER SYSTEM SHUTDOWN UPDATE
  The planned shutdown of the HVAC and cold and hot water systems that supply the north loop was expected to disrupt the heating and cooling systems of buildings 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 30, 31, and waste water treatment facility. However, at around 12 PM today a malfunction of an isolation (shutoff) valve in the system was discovered. The malfunction prompted the shutdown of the entire system supplying the campus, both the north and south loops. Contractors along with FMP staff are working hard on the system and are confident that it will be back in operation again by 6 PM tonight. Once the system is restored, building temperatures will begin to return to their regularly programmed temperature settings. All employees are encouraged to dress in layers to accommodate lower indoor air temperatures during this outage which, as originally scheduled, began 6 AM today, 3/23, and continues through tomorrow, 3/24 to 12 PM. For questions, please contact Mark Richardson, 3456.

• 03/16/11, NOTICE:  HVAC AND COLD & HOT WATER SYSTEM SHUTDOWN, 6 AM WEDNESDAY, 3/23 - 12 PM THURSDAY, 3/24, 2011 
  On Wednesday, March 23, Hyland Construction will be performing work that will require the shutdown of the HVAC and cold and hot water systems that supply the north loop.  This is expected to cause disruption to the heating and cooling systems of buildings 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 30, 31, and waste water treatment facility.  This shutdown will begin at 6 AM, Wednesday, 3/23 and is expected to be restored by 6 PM, however, this work may require the shutdown to extend to 12 PM, Thursday, March 24.  Be aware that hot water for the locker room showers will be affected by this outage.  All restrooms will remain completely functional.  Employees working in the buildings affected by this shutdown are encouraged to dress in layers to accommodate lower indoor air temperatures during this outage. For questions, please contact Mark Richardson, 3456.

• 02/15/11, NOTICE:  DATA SERVICES SHUTDOWN 6 PM FRIDAY, 2/18 - 8 AM SATURDAY, 2/19
  Beginning at 6 PM Friday, February 18, data services will be shut down and will be restored again on Saturday, February 19 at 8 AM.  This shutdown is necessary to comply with code requirements and to minimize the impact of potential power failures. 
  All telephone and data services (GroupWise, wireless access, the website, myLane/ExpressLane, etc.) will be unavailable during this outage.  Moodle will not be affected.
  For questions, contact Todd Smith, 5132, or Thad Cowdin 3358.

• 01/21/11, NOTICE: BUILDINGS 10 & 11 CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY BEGINNING FRIDAY, JANUARY 21
  On Friday, January 21, excavation crews will be moving to the west side of the project site (between buildings 10 and 11) to begin working on the new concrete ramp and access to building 10. With this activity, additional equipment and noise will be introduced into the area. The contractor will be removing large amounts of dirt from the area and this work will continue for up to three weeks. Barricades will be in place restricting access to immediate areas around construction.  Lane is asking students and staff in building 11 to keep the doors closed as much as possible on both floors of the entire east side of the building in order to help prevent noise and various odors from entering the building. For questions, please contact Mark Richardson, 541-463-3456.
  

• 01/11/11, NOTICE:  HVAC AND NATURAL GAS SHUTDOWN ON MONDAY, JANUARY 17, 2011 On Monday, January 17, Hyland Construction will be performing work that will require two shutdowns.  First, a shutdown of the HVAC and hot and cold water system that supplies the north loop.  This is expected to cause disruption to the heating and cooling system of buildings 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 30, and 31.  This shutdown will begin at 7 AM and is expected to be restored by 4 PM. Be aware that hot water for the locker room showers will be affected by this outage, and all restrooms will remain completely functional.  Second, all natural gas supplied to buildings 7, 9, and 10 will be shut down from 6 AM to 12 PM.  Employees working in the buildings affected by this shutdown are encouraged to dress in layers to accommodate indoor air temperatures that may approach as low as 60 degrees F.  For questions, please contact Mark Richardson, 541-463-3456
  

• 12/07/10, NOTICE: TREE REMOVAL NEAR BUILDING 5, WEEK OF DECEMBER 27
  The Grounds Department will remove six flowering plum trees east of Building 5. These trees have been in a steady state of decline for over ten years. We have postponed removal, but the decline has reached a point that the trees have become a safety hazard.
  The reason for the decline is poor pruning more than a decade ago. The trees were “headed back” ( aka “topping”), a practice that the International Society of Arborists now strongly discourages. Topping results in branches that are stubbed and become a pathway for insects, disease and eventual rot. Over time, this rot infects the entire tree—which is where our trees find themselves now.
  More trees will be planted in the future once the possibility of a handicap ramp in the area has been addressed.
  The tree removal work is scheduled during winter break, the week of December 27, in order to minimize the impact to the College community.
  For any questions regarding landscape, contact Frank Drengacz at 5567.

• 10/26/10, NOTICE:TEMPERATURE CONTROL ISSUES FOR OCCUPANTS OF BUILDINGS 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 11, 12, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 AND CENTER
  Over the past few weeks, many occupants have reported being affected by temperature control issues in offices and classrooms in buildings 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 11, 12, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 and Center. This is due to the major renovation bond project work in progress to convert from one Building Automation System to another.  During the course of data migration, many points did not transfer correctly and many other undocumented points were discovered.  This has resulted in the inability to view and control numerous HVAC controls systems in multiple buildings. This discovery was unexpected and the FMP planning team is attempting to work a way through these control problems with an anticipated completion in early December.
  
  In the meantime, FMP staff are working hard with the project contractors to minimize discomfort and impacts to office and instructional spaces. It is recommended that occupants of the areas impacted dress in layers that can be removed if conditions become warmer than anticipated.  Temperatures in the fall change day to day and as adjustments are being made to correct these control system issues, dressing in layers may provide one their best chance of maintaining comfort. Please continue to report issues to the facilities office at extension 5216 or e-mail facilitiesoffice@lanecc.edu .  We appreciate your patience as we respond as quickly as possible to urgent needs.  Angela Fazio, 3428.

• 10/9/10, NOTICE: POWER OUTAGE ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9, 4 AM - 6 AM FOR BUILDINGS 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, AND 11 
  Power shutdown of buildings 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11 is scheduled on Saturday, October 9, 4 AM - 6 AM to allow the completion of demolition work in building 10. An emergency backup generator is set and will provide power to lighting fixtures in building 6 only; no other backup generator will be activated or available during this time.  For questions, please contact Carl Hassman at ext. 5541.

• 9/10/10, NOTICE: POWER OUTAGE ON SEPTEMBER 18, 5 AM - 10 AM FOR BUILDINGS 4, 5, 30 (H&W Center), 31 (LONGHOUSE) AND THE WASTE WATER TREATMENT FACILITY 

Power shutdown of buildings 4, 5, 30 (Longhouse), 31 (H&W Center), and the waste water treatment plant is scheduled on September 18, from 5 AM – 10 AM as construction crews work on making final electrical connections for the track and soccer bowl project.   A back up generator will activate to operate the treatment facility during this outage.  For questions, please contact Mark Richardson, 3456.

• 7/26/10, NOTICE:  POWER OUTAGE FOR BUILDINGS 1, 2 (DATA CENTER), 3, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, AND 27 -- AUGUST 6, 6 PM - AUGUST 7, 12 PM
  
  On Friday, August 6, 6 p.m. - August 7, 12 p.m., all power supplied to Buildings 1, 2 (data center), 3, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 27, the lighting in SW parking lots, and the greenhouse by the Child and Family Education complex will be shut down to allow contractors time to complete some of the major electrical work required for the data center and components of the Building 2, IT renovation project.
  
  All telephone and data services (Moodle, GroupWise, wireless access, the website, myLane/ExpressLane, etc.) will be unavailable during this outage.
  
  Moodle :  This outage will require Moodle to be unavailable for about 18 hours.  The Moodle website will still be up during the entire outage, but log in access will not be available after 6 p.m. on Friday, August 6.  However, a user who logs in prior to 6 p.m. on Friday, August 6 and maintains an active session will still be able to work in Moodle, but if not logged in by 6 p.m., or if a session times out, access will be lost until power to the data center is restored at 12 p.m., August 7. 
  
  Please contact Thad Cowdin, 3358, for any IT related questions, or David Amundson, 3455, for questions regarding construction.

• 7/23/10, NOTICE: FIRE ALARM TESTING 9:00 AM JULY 23 IN BUILDINGS 5, 7, and 13 MODULAR
  
  Kristina Deschaine, Deputy Oregon State Fire Marshall, will be at Lane on Friday, July 23rd, at 9:00 AM to retest the fire alarm system as follows:
  Building 5: Comment: A fire alarm strobe in the women's locker room was not functioning properly.
  Resolution: Repaired strobe. Retest to verify proper fire alarm horn and strobe function. This effects building 5 only.
  Building 7: Comment: Fire alarm strobes are not synchronized on lower level.
  Resolution: Repaired synchronization. Retest to verify proper fire alarm horn and strobe function. This effects Building 7 only.
  Building 13/Modular: Comment: Full fire alarm test is required.
  Resolution: Fire alarm horns, strobes and the mass notification will be tested to verify proper functioning. This effects Building 13/Modular only.
  The college is closed on Fridays to the general public and minimal disruption to the campus is anticipated.
  We will announce the fire alarm test via the Mass Notification System prior to initiating the alarms in each building. There will be no requirement that the buildings be evacuated for the retest.
  For questions, please contact Dave Smith, 3433.

• 7/20/10, NOTICE:  TREE REMOVAL NEAR BUILDING 10, JULY 21 & 22
  As part of an on-going effort in the building 10 demolition, three trees and all surrounding vegetation on the west end of building 10 have been identified for removal.  The renovation of building 10 requires the removal of three non-native trees, but six to nine native trees including the crab apple and flowering dogwood will be planted at this location after the renovation work is complete. 
  The tree removal work is scheduled for July 21 & 22 from 6-9 a.m. when fewer are expected to occupy building 11.  This work will cause dust and noise and passage between buildings 10 and 11 will be closed during this time. 
  For questions regarding landscape, contact Frank Drengacz at 5567.  For all other questions, please contact David Amundson, 3455.

• 7/19/10, NOTICE: PARNELL LOOP TO BE CLOSED JULY 16 - SEPTEMBER 1
  Beginning Friday, July 16, Parnell Loop will be closed for campus improvement and redesign work of the west access loop.  Construction will begin on the loop, sidewalks and walkway routes for better access to buildings 4, 5, 30, and 31.  ADA access will not be affected.
  For questions, please contact Brian McMurray at 5829 or Mark Richardson at 3456.

• 6/30/10, NOTICE:  HAZARDOUS TREE REMOVAL SCHEDULED - FRIDAY, JULY 2
  Building 12, South Lawn:  Three red leaf maple trees located in the south lawn of building 12 did not survive last summer's lighting improvement construction activity.  These trees were without water for about a month and normally a tree can survive such a drought period, but for decades, these trees were excessively irrigated and consequently, the root zone remained very shallow.  Two of the maples have about 10 percent of the living crown surviving.  These will be severely cut back.  Worse case is that these two trees will remain as habitat trees.  The third maple has no living crown and will be completely removed. 
  Lot B:  One Zelkova tree located in parking lot B is in direct conflict with two bond projects, outdoor lighting improvements and the new Solar Station.  A light pole was installed that extends into the middle of the crown of the tree which obstructs the sensors that activate the operation of the light fixture.  In addition, the tree will shade the western most solar panel to be installed on the new charging station.  To accommodate both projects, approximately 60 percent of the living crown would need to be removed.  This tree will not sustain this severe crown reduction.  Therefore, it will need to be removed.  For reference, the International Society of Arborists Tree Care Operations manual (ANSI A300-1995, section 5.3.1.4) states, "not more than one-fourth of the foliage on a mature tree should be removed within a growing season."
  The urban forest is critical to a viable urban environment.  The FMP Grounds personnel recognize this.  During the past ten years, Grounds has planted over 400 trees throughout the main campus, and each season more are added to that number.  Contact Frank Drengacz, 5567.

• 6/18/10, NOTICE: JUNE 18, 19, 20 - TELEPHONE AND VOICEMAIL SYSTEM SHUTDOWN At 9:00 a.m. on Friday, June 18th we will be shutting down the Telephone & Voicemail systems to relocate them within the data center as part of the Bldg 2 Remodel.  There are 1500 lines to be disconnected, moved and reconnected to the switch for this move.  There will be no phone service or voicemail service, except for the Public Safety Office and emergency phones around campus.  Other LCC locations (DTC, BDC, KLCC, Flight Tech, Cottage Grove and Florence) will have phone service within their building, but will not be able to place outside calls or access voicemail. Contact Virginia Brady (ext. 5565) for phone questions, and David Admundson (ext 3455) for construction related questions.

• 6/18/10, NOTICE: FEEDER SHUTDOWN, JUNE 18, 3:00AM - 5:45AM As part of the remodel work in building 2, electrical power will be shut down from 3:00 a.m. until 5:45 a.m. on the morning of Friday, June 18.  This work requires shut down of power to buildings 1, 2, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 27, and the greenhouse south of the Child and Family Education Complex .   In order to maintain power to the data center in building 2, a backup power generator will be turned on.  During the time that the generator is running, outside air that circulates to buildings 18 and 19 will be turned off; still, after the generator is turned off after use, a full flush of the buildings' air will be activated to remove any lingering diesel fumes that may have accumulated.  For questions about this shutdown, please contact David Amundson at amundsond@lanecc.edu or phone 3455.

• 6/16/10, NOTICE: BUILDING 2 CONSTRUCTION SAFETY ZONE RESTRICTIONS
  Beginning Monday, June 14, access to and around building 2 has been restricted to provide a safety zone for construction.  Public access will be restricted as follows until September 17 (see attachment*.jpg):

  1. The west side of the ground floor of building 2 will be fenced off and will be inaccessible.  Emergency exits from the ground floor of building 1 will enter into the construction zone and will be usable only in an emergency.
  2. The elevator at the northwest corner of building 2 will stop at all levels, but at the level of the building 2 first floor, there will be no wheelchair access to the south.
  3. The stairs down to the ground floor and up to the second floor on the east side of building 2 will be fenced off and will be inaccessible to the public.
  4. The ramp at the southeast corner of building 2 will be fenced off at the second floor level, but will be continuous and available to the public  from the terrace level east of to the terrace west of the Center building.
  5. The ramp from the second floor of building 19 to the southwest corner of the building 2 second floor will be fenced and will inaccessible to the public.
  6. The exit from the north side of the second floor of building 1 to the northwest corner of the building 2 second floor will be open to the public to the elevator, and to the stairs down to the plaza between buildings 2 and 3.

  For questions, please contact David Amundson at amundsond@lanecc.edu or extension 3455.

• 6/14/10, NOTICE: SOLAR STATION CONSTRUCTION BEGINS IN PARKING LOT B
  Essex, contractor for the solar station at Lane, will begin work in parking lot B on Monday, June 14, 2010.  Fencing is expected to enclose area around immediate construction and will affect parking and passage through the lot.  Project completion is expected August 31, 2010.  For more information, visit  http://2011sitearchive.lanecc.edu/bond/index.html.  Contact Anna Scott, 5805.

• 6/3/10, NOTICE:  TESTING OF FIRE ALARM AND MASS NOTIFICATION SYSTEM, Friday, June 18, 9 a.m. - Noon
  During the past year, various upgrades have been made to the fire alarm systems installed in each building on Lane's main campus, 30th Avenue in Eugene.  Lane is required to test changes to the fire alarm system in the presence of the Oregon Deputy Fire Marshall before final approval can be granted. 
  
  This final round of testing will occur on Friday, June 18 beginning at 9:00 a.m. in buildings 3, 7, 9, and 12.  The testing will include activation of the fire alarm horns and strobes for those buildings. 
  
  The testing will be preceded by an announcement stating that a test is being conducted of the building fire alarm system and that evacuation of the building is not required.  A reminder of this test will be posted on the exterior doors of these buildings the day prior to fire alarm testing. As a part of the required testing, the mass notifications feature of the system will be tested. 
  
  A message will be broadcast to all buildings stating that this is a test of the mass notification system and that evacuation of the building will not be required .  Note:  Verbal pre-recorded messages will be announced through the fire alarm mass notification system in all buildings.  All buildings on the main campus will be included in this messaging.  Testing may continue through much of the morning and should be over by noon.  Contact Dave Smith at 541-463-3433 should you have questions.

• 6/3/10, NOTICE:  DATA CENTER SHUTDOWN, JUNE 5, 2010 ~ 2:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. There will be a shutdown of the data center in the morning of Saturday, June 5, as part of the ongoing remodel of Building 2.  All college telephones, network and e-mail will be out of service from 2:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m., including Voice Messaging, Novell, GroupWise, Banner and all other services that require server access.  Contact Thad Cowdin, ext. 3358 regarding network questions, and David Amundson, ext. 3455 for construction related questions. 

• 4/26/10, NOTICE:  NO PARKING AT THE NORTH BERM LOT MAY 14 - SEPT 20, 2010
  North Berm parking lot areas behind building 5, including the ADA parking area, and the access road running along the south side of the soccer field will be closed from May 14, 2010 to September 20, 2010 due to a high volume of construction and construction vehicles expected at these project locations. The access road will be limited to construction, maintenance, and pedestrian traffic only.  The nearest available ADA parking can be found in parking lot B (see image).  Contact Mark Richardson, 3456.

• 4/6/10,
  NOTICE: NO PARKING ON SOUTH SIDE OF BUILDING 10, April - 6 & 7, 2010
  Workers will be testing masonry on the south wall of Building 10 tomorrow, Tuesday, April 6 and Wednesday, April 7, 2010.  No parking will be allowed along the south wall of Building 10 during these days.  The area will be marked with cones to prohibit parking.  Contact David Amundson, x3455.
  

• 3/17/10,
  NOTICE:  BUILDING HEAT TO BE SHUT DOWN DURING SPRING BREAK The Health & Wellness building contractor will be making plumbing connections to the chilled and heated waterlines on main campus during spring break.  The work will require shutting down campus heat for all buildings located on the north loop.  This includes buildings 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11 and 12.

  Please prepare as heat to these buildings will be shut down at noon on Friday, March 19 and will be restored by 8 a.m., Tuesday, March 23 .  It is anticipated that inside air temperatures could possibly reach down to 60 degrees, under 'normal' weather conditions. 
  
  The average high temp for Eugene on March 22 is 57 degrees.  This shut-down work is being planned and coordinated to minimize impact on campus users.  Much of the new piping is being prefabricated by the plumber to make installation quicker and reduce margin for error.  FMP staff will be working extended hours over the weekend, overseeing the shut-down and bringing the system back on line as soon as that work is completed.  Contact Brian McMurray at 541-463-5829 or 541-525-5289.

• 3/2/10, NOTICE: CENTER BUILDING NORTH ELEVATOR SHUT DOWN 3-22-10
  Please note, that the Center building north elevator will be out of service on Monday, March 22, 2010 from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. in order to complete the last piece of work on the project - changing out hall stations.  Hall stations allow riders on all floors to see where the elevator is while they wait.  During this time, an operator will be assigned at the south elevator to assist riders needing access to the Titan store.  Contact Brian McMurray, 5829. Sonja McKean

• 2/16/10, Announcement: BOND UPDATE FORUM, Wednesday, February 17, 3-4 p.m., Performing Arts Theatre, Building 6. The Bond Leadership Team, Facilities Management and Planning, and President Spilde invite you to the Bond Update Forum. This forum will provide an opportunity for the college community to get an update of the bond-funded projects that are ongoing throughout the college district. A short presentation will outline all of the projects with an opportunity for a question/answer session with President Spilde and the bond project leaders. Details online at:
  http://showlane.lanecc.edu/25live/#details&obj_type=event&obj_id=107781
  [1] Contact: Alen Bahret, Bond Leadership Team Chair.

• 12/11/09, Announcement: Building and Utility Shutdowns - Schedule*
  There will be a large number of college buildings impacted during the next three weeks during winter break because of mandatory emergency alarm system testing and utility system upgrades in numerous facilities. The schedule reflects the latest planning information for the required work over winter break.

  Please note the these plans and the testing and shutdown schedules are subject to change based on the actual day-to-day experiences and progress during the three-week winter break. These plans are also contingent on the availability and the building-by-building assessments of the State of Oregon Fire Marshall. There is no way to know in advance exactly how much time per building will be required because the emergency system testing and certification process for each building and facility are entirely at the discretion of the State of Oregon Fire Marshall. Please also be aware that the State Fire Marshall is subject to being called away at any time for emergencies.

  Please note in particular that building evacuations may be required by the State of Oregon Fire Marshall during the emergency alarm system testing, as well as during some of the required utility system shutdowns, so please plan accordingly on days when the systems in your respective work areas are scheduled for testing or shutdown. Best wishes for a safe, healthy and happy winter break!

• Update: December 7, 2009
  The Facilities Management and Planning department will have limited resources on campus during the last three weeks of December to allow the use of "Special Vacation Days" and a break for those supporting an extended period of historically high project work activities and associated work orders.  Although the FMP grounds department is stocked with 2,000 pounds of granular deicer for asphalt areas and over 200 gallons of liquid deicer for the sidewalks, resources to implement a broad ice and snow removal event will be stretched thin or non-existent especially after Friday, December 11 through Sunday, January 1.  Due to the nature of the Eugene winter season, unexpected snow and ice events can occur but are usually of limited duration and intensity.  Delta Sand and Gravel is contracted to remove accumulating snow on both Gonyea and Elden Schaefer through the main access road around the LTD bus stations and west side drop off zones, extending around the back side of campus south of buildings 19 and 16.  The parking lots will have very limited snow removal services.  Please plan to wear appropriate footwear, gloves, and pay close attention to the surfaces of our parking lots, sidewalks, and handrails during cold weather conditions.  Public Safety will set out icy conditions signs on the main access roads when cold temperatures affect the campus.  Public Safety will also set out "Campus Closed" signs when the campus is closed due to inclimate weather conditions or when the campus is scheduled to be closed.  For additional information, please refer to:  http://2011sitearchive.lanecc.edu/cops/eplan.htm#ew
  
  Thank you for your continued understanding and support as we enter the winter weather season.  FMP Management
  

• CLOSURE CANCELED - NORTH ELEVATOR IN CENTER BUILDING OPEN FRIDAY, 10/16/09
  Good News!   The all day closure of the north elevator in the Center building planned for Friday, October 16, 2009 has been canceled.  The work to complete remaining mechanical and electrical punch list items and the installation of the new controller software will be scheduled at a later date.  Contact Brian McMurray, 3455.

• SUMMER PARKING IMPROVEMENTS SCHEDULED
  This summer, Lane will re-stripe up to 50 percent of main campus parking lot spaces for compact vehicle use only. The new compact parking spaces will be labeled and striped consistent with industry standards. The new striping will increase the density of parking to allow for additional students in the fall of 2009. Facilities staff are considering the development of additional overflow parking areas. Extensive crack-seal, seal coating, asphalt overlayment, and re-straining will occur in some of the parking lots this summer.

Construction Project Updates

Many construction projects are underway at Lane Community College: