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University Building and Grounds Committee

University Building and Grounds Committee. September 9, 2013. Proposed Salt Storage Facility. Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) approached WSU about possible placement of salt storage facility on campus Beavercreek and Fairborn also will also use the facility

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University Building and Grounds Committee

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  1. University Building and Grounds Committee September 9, 2013

  2. Proposed Salt Storage Facility • Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) approached WSU about possible placement of salt storage facility on campus • Beavercreek and Fairborn also will also use the facility • WSU was in the process of issuing debt to fund relocation of current salt storage facility so this is an opportunity to redirect resources • Provides a unique win-win opportunity for WSU, ODOT and surrounding communities.

  3. Benefits to Wright State • Wright State will not need to stockpile salt for the winter in an open air facility • WSU can buy salt on an as needed basis • Salt will be stored inside mitigating problems with well contamination • ODOT will provide capital funding to build salt facility and roadways • ODOT may be willing to provide advertising rights for the new pedestrian bridge across I675 • ODOT may be willing to partner in a conservation offset • WSU will extend the storage facility so campus equipment can be housed at the same location reducing WSU costs

  4. WSU Salt Storage Facility Current Salt Storage Area

  5. Site Consideration • (ODOT) Usage conflicts with WSU master plan • (WSU) Too close to residential areas (noise issues) • (ODOT) Substantial incursion into Wright State Woods • (WSU) Site is topologically difficult to develop, no access to Kaufman, access through residential area • Most suitable site • (WSU) Space is too limited and detracts from WSU entrance 1 4 6 3 5 2

  6. Site 5 – Proposed Layout

  7. I675 Pedestrian Bridge • ODOT estimates the advertising value of the signage as $250,000 per year • WSU may be able to negotiate with ODOT to provide sponsorship to WSU at a significant discount

  8. Conservation of the Woods • The proposed area for the salt barn is of relatively low ecological value (currently used by ROTC for training), but this current proposal highlights the need to develop formal policy and procedures to evaluate requests to use any undeveloped area of campus. • The University Building and Grounds Committee has formed an ad hoc Wood Conservancy Committee Chaired by Professor James Runkle

  9. Woods Conservancy Committee Charge • Define metrics to assess value of undeveloped areas for instruction, research and service • Provide a labeled map of various areas of the undeveloped areas • Propose areas for a conservation easement • Provide a vision for WSU Woods tied to the University’s mission statement include a strategic plan to support the vision and identify resources required to implement the plan • Draft a Wright Way “Woods Policy” patterned after the Wright Way Capital Policy

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