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                            Opinion of Cost - Structural Repairs Landry Tomb
                            Prepared by Patrick Sparks, Sparks Engineering
                                                    May 28th 2014


Sparks Engineering has completed a detailed evaluation of the tomb and has given us a cost estimate for the structural repairs and preservation of the tomb.
The work can be done in phases as we raise the funds. Some fairly inexpensive actions will make a big difference in the condition of the tomb.   This is the budget that was given to us: 
Mary Ellen Stinski, President of the Landry Foundation.
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                                            Phase 1: $8,400 + door

Fence & Sign: The tomb is unsafe to walk near due to falling stones. Estimate for a fence
                                and signs to warn people of hazard: $600

Vegetation control: Monthly inspection & weed removal using a man lift 4-8 man hour/month for
                                            36 mo: $21,600

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                                                 Phase 2: $350,800

Stonework: A more accurate evaluation would need to be done by a stone mason who specializes in                                    monuments.
                       Current estimate is that 1/3 of stones in good condition, 1/3 to be reset, 1/3  to be replaced. 
                               Reset stone: $20,000
                               Replacement of stone: $300,000

Grouting & Stitching: Grouting of all voids and cracks would be done after weeds are under control.
                              Then the stones would be realigned; and cracks cleaned: $26,000.
                        Stitching involves installing small stainless steel rods strategically to reduce movement                                        of stone:  $4,800

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                                                  Phase 3: $19,200


Replacing Roof: Teme-coated stainless steel (quoted) or lead (more expensive), flat seam soldered
                         attached with stainless steel cleats:
                                Lower roof $16,000
                                Upper roof $3,200

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                                                        Phase 4: $ 14,000


Cleaning & Conservation Treatment: Cleaning is quoted for paying a professional. It could be less for                                    volunteers supervised by a professional: $10,000
                                Conservation treatment must be done by a professional only after sufficient test
                                has been completed:  $4,000

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                                                       Miscellaneous: $18,000
                                                       
                                     
    Further Investigation: 
                               1.Testing of Conservation Treatment on Stone. This includes literature review,
                                   lab & field testing to establish effectiveness and consequences:$15,000 

                                 2.Petrographic Examination: To identify intrinsic deficiencies in the stone to
                                    provide information regarding the choice of conservation treatment: $3,000

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Total Construction Cost: $415,200

                                                        Additional Fees

1.Contingency Fee: 20% Construction cost: $83,000

2. Testing: 1% Construction cost: $4,200

3. Engineering fees 5% of Construction cost: $20,800


Total Estimate of Cost From Sparks Engineering: $523,200


The goal of our Foundation is to preserve and maintain the historic Landry Tomb in Donaldsonville, LA.  To do this, we need to canvas area businesses and philanthropic organizations to request donations to our cause.  We, as family members cannot accomplish this unless everyone makes at least a small contribution. .... and better yet a large one! Kindly consider making a contribution.  You can mail it to:

Joseph Landry Foundation
P.O. Box 682
Brusly, LA 70719