Help us build the first ever
Cultural Fire Training Center Complex!
Phase 01
Training Center / Fire House
Great news! The CFMC has recently rematriated over 100 acres toward the continuance of Yurok cultural fire practices on Yurok ancestral territory through the purchase and development of the first ever Cultural Fire Training Center Complex! We're very excited about this news! There is still a lot of development to get this space set up to fully operate as a training center; but we are enthusiastically moving toward that goal.
This space will exist as a core hub for cultural fire practice within the Yurok ancestral territory; for others to learn about cultural fire, to build skills and training, and to expand ecological fire studies in general. And of course, this training center will provide a consistent location for CFMC to operate into the future toward our mission to facilitate the practice of cultural burning on the Yurok Reservation and Ancestral lands, which will lead to a healthier ecosystem for all plants and animals, long term fire protection for residents, and provide a platform that will in turn support the traditional hunting and gathering activities of Yurok people.
Phase 02
Bunk House
Preliminary Plans: Develop preliminary plans for discussion and conceptual approval, a topographic survey of the site, concept plans for the Bunkhouse.
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Site and Utility Designs: Prepare site plans and utility designs for the bunkhouse to include soil testing for septic system capacity, water and sewer designs, utility layouts, geologic report, and all grading, drainage and roadway designs. Also included will be all sediment and erosion control measures.
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Building Designs, Bid Package: Finalize designs for the Bunkhouse and prepare a Bid Package for bidding by a Contractor. This will include all construction plans, structural designs, electrical, mechanical and plumbing designs, Title 24 certification for the building.
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Construction Engineering: TVCE will provide assistance and technical support through project completion. This will include all project administration (invoice approvals, response to questions, change orders etc), field inspections, construction staking and materials testing (soil compaction, concrete etc).
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Site Work: Grading, building pad, erosion control, water service, drainage system, septic system, propane service, electric service, Driveway/Parking and sidewalks.
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Construction: Foundation system, wood built structure with hardy board siding, metal roof, propane/plumbing/electric hook up, back up generator, central heating/cooling, exterior lighting, and kitchen equipment.
Budget
Engineering Cost $100,398.00
Site work $256,230.00
Construction $803,713.00
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TOTAL $1,160,342.00