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� AG�IDA StIPPLEMENT
To: Mayor and C[ty Council
Fram: Pete Merkel, Director of Parks 8t Recreation
Eor: City Counci( Meedng of September 17, 1997
Date: September 12, 1997
Attached is some prelimtnary lnformatlon on the architectural flrm of Sente � Rubel, Ltd.
Representattves of the firm will be In attendance at the Parks 8t Recreadon Committee
Meeting on Tuesday, September 16th at 7:00 pm.
The staff inembers from Sente 8t Rubel are Carol Sente, Joseph Rubel and Raymond Lee.
`.. They wtll be bringing additionai lnformation the night of the commtttee meeting.
(f you have any quesdons or mtght thlnk of any addidonal information you need, please
contact me at,my offlce.
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SENTE&RUBEL LTD.
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SERVICES
� � Sente&Rubel Ltd. is an architectural and planning firm that specializes in working with park agencies
and other public clients to design and construct recreational facilities that meet the client's current and
future needs. S&R works to insure that our clienYs needs are met within all budgetary and scheduling
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Our recreational project team is particula�ly well qualified to help clients with:
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� 1. The Design or Renovation of
, . Community Recreation Centers
! . Golf Clubhouse/Banquet Facilities
� . Aquatic Facilities
. Administrative Offices
'; . Maintenance Buildings
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• 2. The Preparation of
. Needs Analysis Studies
� . Master Plans
. Feasibility Studies
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3. The Planning and Execution of
- . Americans with Disabilities Compliance Programs
. Reroofing Programs
� . Asbestos Abatement Programs
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We provide the following services in house.
' • Architectural Design
. • Coordination of Engineering Disciplines
• Construction Observation
� • Complete Cost Estimates
• Master Planning
� • Feasibility Studies
• Model Building
• Referendum Assistance
• Value Engineering
• ADA Consulting
• Asbestos Abatement
• Roof Consulting
• Construction Management
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Our firm takes the respo�sibility of coordinating the work of our engineering and other project specific
consultants. We feel th�t we can offer our clients better service by selecting consultants that specialize
in each particular proje�t type.-,.
� S&R has established an exceptional project team that has successfully worked together on
innumerable recreational facilities.
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SENTE&RUBEL LTD.
THE SENTE & RUBEL LTD. APPROACH
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After years of working with park and forest preserve district agencies,S&R has been able to determine
the unique needs of our�ecreationai clientele. To us,the ability to work with muitiple decision makers,
� (district commissioners, director, staff, and the communiry) is a significant factor, along with the
understanding that a successful public project is always the result of both the architecYs and clients'
' input. A design characteristic of a given community is created with this input.
' Our recreational and public clients have expressed the following as seven reasons why they selected
, S&R for architectural and construction services.
, 1. CONFIDENCE IN OUR PARTNERS - "Sente & Rubel's biggest strength is Ted and Joe. I
fee/very comfortable in p/acing my project in their hands.' (Robert Kunkel, Bensenville Park
' District)
� 2. REQUEST FOR CLIENT INVOLVEMENT - We ask innumerable questions and we listen
J carefully to the responses. We consider the commissioners', directors, superintendents',
recreation and maintenance staffs', and users' needs and concerns for the building project.
� 3. CLEAR AND OPEN COMMUNICATION -Our project team makes sure to communicate their
ideas clearly and in layman's terms, in order that all involved can make informed decisions on
technical matters.
j 4. INVOLVEMENT AND AVAILABILITY OF THE PRINCIPAL-The presence of the Partner in
Charge at all board and staff meetings is critical. Because many such groups meet monthly,
J the ability of a decision maker to review the project's progress, answer questions, discuss
decisions made in client/architect/contractor meetings, establish time schedules, and make
`- on-the-spot decisions is extremely important to the successful outcome of the project.
� 5. COMMITMENT TO PROJECT DEADLINES -Our clients enjoy always being treated with the
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utmost importance, regardless of project size. S&R is known for our ability to meet tight
deadlines.
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- 6. COST OF CONSTRUCTION ON TARGET WITH BUDGET-The client's budget is always in
the forefront of our mind. Our last seven park agency and municipal projects were
; successfully completed within 2% of budget or considerably below budget. Getting as much
I building as possible for the available funds is extremely important to S&R.
7. EXTRAORDINARY FOLLOW THROUGH -The principals view their work in terms of clients
and not projects. We keep in touch even after the building is operational to see that the
' owner's typical concerns in operating a new facility are addressed and that all of the client's
questions are answered. We check with our clients just prior to the 12 month guarantee
� period expiration to ascertain that all items that may fall under the guarantee are brought to
. the contractor's attention and are always available on an "as needed" basis.
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