northwest islamic center expansion project. overview brief history of nwic current status ongoing...
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Northwest Islamic Center
Expansion Project
Overview
Brief History of NWIC
Current Status
Ongoing Activities
Expansion Project
Brief History
Established in 2002
Goal: to serve the Muslim community of St. Louis, especially in North St. Louis County
Jumah Prayers were held at a rented location until October of 2006
5 acres of land was purchased in October 2003
Masjid construction completed in October 2006
Current Building
3600 square feet
Capacity: 250 individuals
Parking Spaces: 84
Imam Abdul Wajid
• In April 2009, Imam Abdul Wajid was hired as the full time Imam for NWIC
• Memorized the Qur'an at Darul Uloom in Buffalo, NY at the age of 12
• Spent 2 years in Egypt learning the Arabic language
• Studied fiqh and hadith for 7 years at Jaamiah-ul-Uloom in Toronto
Ongoing Activities
5 daily congregational prayers
Jumah congregational prayers
Sunday School / Madrassa
Brothers' & Sisters' Halaqas
Taraweeh Prayers in Ramadan
Daily community Iftar in Ramadan
Eid Prayers
Regional Charities
Sunday Madrassa
• 1st full school year
• 42 registered students
• 4 teachers
Expansion Project Attendance at Jumah Prayers has been
exceeding our current capacity
Average total attendance for Jummah Prayers has been approx. 500
Since November 2009, it has been necessary to hold 2 Jummah Prayers in order to accommodate all the musalleen
Parking is also overcapacity – 5 to 7 volunteers are needed to coordinate parking on Fridays
Expansion Project
Addition of 4080 square feet to the existing building
Total Building Capacity = 7680 square feet
Addition of 124 parking spaces
Total Parking Capacity = 208 spaces
Project Details Multipurpose structure
Prayer hall
Weekend school / madrassa
Social and religious activities
Dining Area
Full Service Kitchen
Storage Areas
Additional Bathrooms
Bids for Construction
Multiple bids were obtained for the construction
Lowest bid was submitted by RK Builders for a total cost of construction at $782,299
Current Finances
Funds Raised & Collected: $298,469
Expenses Paid: $76,893.89 Available Balance: $221,575.11
Outstanding Pledges: $26,500
Detailed Expenses PaidVendor Amount Paid
Rangwala Architects $4,290.00
St. Louis County Surveying $9,500.00
Conrad Lutz Asooc. - mechanical, plumbing, and electrical work
$4,200.00
Site Dev. Engineering – civil / site eng. $45,407.49
MO Dept. Of Natural Resources – fee for land disturbance
$300.00
MSD – plan review fee $724.64.00
St. Louis County Dept. Of Health $340.00
St. Louis County Treasurer – permits fee $6,761.76
Ringis Design Group – kitchen design $800.00
Fundraising – May 24, 2009 $4,540.00
TOTAL $72,323.89
Current Cost of Project
Total Construction Cost: $782,299
Available Balance: $248,075 Amount Needed: $534,224 Target for Tonight: $200,000