DEPARTMENT: Transportation and Capital Improvements
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Mike Frisbie
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S) IMPACTED: City Wide
SUBJECT:
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center Expansion Project Update
SUMMARY:
This briefing provides an update on the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center Expansion and Transformation Project. This briefing will provide an update on the project status, schedule, and the upcoming major milestones through completion.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center (HBGCC) originally was constructed for HemisFair 68. It was expanded and renovated in 1974, 1977, 1986 and 1999. The 1999 expansion doubled the size of the Convention Center to 1.3 million gross square feet.
The construction of the $325 million Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center (HBGCC) Expansion Project started in July 2013, which includes 747,250 square feet expansion of the existing center that includes exhibit halls, multi-purpose room, ballroom, meeting rooms, administrative spaces, as well as a 138,300 square foot renovation of the existing space and 398,933 square feet of demolition of the original west building. Once fully constructed the Convention Center will be a total of 1.65 million square feet. The improvements are designated to reflect the culture of San Antonio and improve the Convention Center's competitive position.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
A previously executed contract with Hunt-Zachry, a Joint Venture, for the design and construction of the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center Expansion Project in the amount of $325 million was approved by City Council on September 20, 2012 through Ordinance 2012-09-20-0711. Additionally, City Council approved Ordinance 2012-09-20-0712, authorizing the execution of a professional services agreement with Project Control of Texas, Inc. for on call Capital Program Staff Augmentation services.
ISSUE:
The TCI Department continues to provide reports to the City Council on the status of the Design-Build Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center Expansion and Transformation Project. The project is within budget and on schedule.
Current status of the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center Expansion Project:
§ Reconstruction of City's Parking lot
§ Demolition of the Tower of Americas parking garage
§ Site preparation and fencing
§ Food service loading dock
§ Lila Cockrell Theatre Boilers
§ Tree Rescue
§ Demolition of Southeast elevators
§ Construction of the Southeast and Southwest stairs continues
§ Mass excavation anticipated to be completion February 2014
Key Construction Milestones:
§ Drill Piers and Foundation: Spring 2014 - Winter 2014
§ Concrete Slabs: Summer 2014 - Spring 2015
§ Steel Erection: Spring 2014 - Winter 2014
§ Exterior Closure: Fall 2014 - Fall 2015
§ Interior Finish Out: Summer 2014 - Winter 2015
§ East Substantial completion: April 30, 2016 (contractual)
§ West Bldg. Demo: Spring 2016 - Summer 2016
§ West Bldg. Interior Finish Out: Spring - Summer 2016
§ West Substantial Completion: July 1, 2016 (contractual)
§ Final demo & project completion: July 31, 2016 (contractual)
ALTERNATIVES:
This is a staff briefing intended for informational purposes and does not require alternatives.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This is a staff briefing intended for informational purposes.
RECOMMENDATION:
This staff briefing does not necessitate a staff recommendation.