The concerns of this committee involve the physical conditions of parish property, its maintenance and upkeep. This committee identifies and articulates the needs of the parish in this area and makes recommendations to the Parish Council.

Responsibilities:

1. Periodically inspect all parish properties and recommends priorities of needed repairs, remodeling, and new construction.
2. Evaluate current needs with regard to parish properties, and plans for future requirements.
3. Write necessary specifications for desired repairs and has several contractors submit firm quotations.
4. Study bids and make recommendations to the parish council through the finance committee.
5. When possible recruit parishioners who will donate their time and talent to handle necessary work.
6. Recommend purchases of equipment, supplies, and qualified maintenance services.
7. Prepare guidelines concerning the use of parish facilities.
8. Recommend policies regarding safety (ice and snow removal, fire hazards, playground conditions, handicapped accessibility, etc.) and security.
9. Inspect regularly for hazards.
10. Study parish needs for heat, lighting, and air-conditioning with the aim of conserving energy.
11. Assure adequate parking facilities and traffic handling.
12. Maintain regular visual inspection of buildings and properties.
13. Make certain rental or leasing of parish buildings complies with the laws of the state and archdiocesan policies.
14. Maintain a complete set of architectural plans, drawings, specifications, etc. which cover all existing buildings and remodeling projects of the parish plant.
15. Consult with the Archdiocesan Building Commission when developing plans for an extensive remodeling or building new facilities.

Committee Membership includes the following:

     Ex Officio Members:
         Pastor/Parish Director

     Committee Leaders:
          Chairperson
          Trustee Treasurer
          Secretary
          Parish Council Liaison

     Members:
          Any parish members knowledgeable in the areas of construction, building trades, maintenance, etc.