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The Brunk Morgan Horse Museum, Inc. has utilized the services of a strategic planner/professional grants person to assist in long term planning. The Museum Board has adopted a strategic plan after extensive public input and the plan is now in the first phase of implementation. The museum is seeking to stabilize and “open” the first floor of the original Brunk residence as a part of the first phase. The museum will apply for grant funds from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affair’s-Division of Tourism. The tourism attraction program grant deadline is August 1, 2002 and the program requires the museum to raise funds to match the possible state grant award.

The Brunk Morgan Horse Museum, Inc. is seeking donations and pledges from interested museum supporters. Donated monies along with pledge and grant monies will be applied to the First Floor Renovation Fund. Pledges only become due if the museum is actually awarded the grant; however, in order to be considered, pledge forms must be included with the grant application.

The First Floor Renovation Fund Drive goal is $35,000. The Museum board sincerely hopes you will consider making a donation to the First Floor Renovation Fund, allowing the museum to take advantage of the outstanding opportunity to double available funds through this matching state grant. As always any contribution to the museum are “charitable” as the museum is an IRS recognized 501 c3, non-for-profit corporation.

Renovation plans for the Brunk house’s first floor.

MAIN RESIDENCE FIRST FLOOR RESTORATION ($65,000 - $70,000)

1. Stabilization - Foundation Repairs
   Tuckpoint stone foundation, clean and repair perimeter of foundation—stabilize exterior.
   (Construction cost estimate - $4,000 to $5,000)
    
2. Stabilization/Restoration - Exterior/Interior Repairs of Windows and Doors
   Restore and rebuild the four front windows. Restore and repair the four exterior doors.
   (Construction cost estimate - $10,000 to $1,000)
    
3. Stabilization - Interior Restoration, Electrical Systems
   Provide wiring, conduit and lighting to serve new first floor restoration.
   (Construction cost estimate - $7,000 to $8,000)
    
4. Stabilization/Restoration - Heating and Air Conditioning Systems
   Provide Heating and cooling furnace unit to serve and stabilize the first floor restoration.
   (Construction cost estimate - $7,000 to $8,000)
    
5. Stabilization/Restoration - Interior Repairs of Flooring
   Restore and rebuild the structural damage and sand and finish the wood floors.
   (Construction cost estimate - $7,000 to $8,000)
    
6. Stabilization/Restoration - Interior Repairs of Plaster and Partitions
   Restore and rebuild the structural damage of existing plaster and frame walls. Patch and repair. Replace where damaged.
   (Construction cost estimate - $10,000 to $12,000)
    

Renovation plans for the Brunk grounds.