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Authorizing the Building Management Department to Proceed with the Design Study for the Initial Stabilization of the Amasa White House with Valdes Architecture & Engineering
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WHEREAS, the Amasa White House is historically significant, with ties to the second generation of Mayflower descendants. Built circa 1841-1846, it is a two-story limestone Greek Revival residence building; and
WHEREAS, on October 14, 2026 a presentation was given regarding the Amasa White house located on the Fabyan campus. At this meeting, the Administration Committee gave the general consensus to move forward with the preservation goal which begins with a design study done by Valdes Architecture & Engineering; and
WHEREAS, Valdes Architecture & Engineering will do the following and the results of the investigation will be documented in a narrative report along with relevant sketches, cut sheets, and details as necessary:
• Review existing foundations to determine if repairs are needed.
• Review exterior stone wall construction to determine necessary repairs and
extent of tuckpointing requirements.
• Review and make suggestions for window/door repairs/replacements.
• Review the interior structure (wood framing) to determine if repairs are
necessary.
• Determine the mechanical (HVAC & Plumbing) and electrical upgrades
Required to bring the structure into code compliance for an unoccupied
Structure. At a minimum, Valdes AE will provide suggestions for ventilation
and heating.
• Determine requirements for new/upgraded electrical service and interior
Light.
• Review requirements for new domestic water, gas services, and sanitary
services to the building.
• Magnitude cost estimates will be provided for the recommendations noted in
the report.
WHEREAS, approved on May 12, 2026, Resolution No. 26-206 authorizes an agreement for Architect, Engineer & CMR services contracts. Valdes Architecture & Engineering was one of the eight approved vendors.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Kane County Board that the Building Management Department is hereby authorized and directed to proceed with the proposal from Valdes Architecture & Engineering for the design study for the initial stabilization of the Amasa White house in the amount of Thirty-Six Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($36,500).
Line Item: 500.800.805.72010/50150, Various
Line Item Description: Capital, Contractual, Various
Was Personnel/Item/Service approved in original budget or a subsequent budget revision? Yes
Are funds currently available for this Personnel/Item/Service in the specific line item? Yes
If funds are not currently available in the specified line item, where are the funds available? N/A
Passed by the Kane County Board on December 8, 2026.
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John A. Cunningham, MBA, JD, JD Corinne M. Pierog MA, MBA
Clerk, County Board Chairman, County Board
Kane County, Illinois Kane County, Illinois
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