DEPARTMENT: Transportation and Capital Improvements
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Mike Frisbie
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Council District 1
SUBJECT:
Amendment: (Design-Build) Plaza de Armas Facility Improvements
SUMMARY:
An ordinance authorizing an amendment to a Design/Build Services Agreement with Byrne Construction Services, in the increased amount of $1,400,000.00 and appropriating funds, for unforeseen historical and geotechnical conditions and associated construction modifications to rehabilitate the historic Plaza de Armas building, located in Council District 1. Funds authorized to be appropriated to the Plaza de Armas Project include $632,574.00 in Public Education Government funds, $272,942.00 in Unissued 2014 Self-Supporting Tax Notes and $494,484.00 in Facility Services funds.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Project Background
The City acquired the Plaza de Armas building in 1986. The Plaza de Armas consists of four interconnecting buildings creating one large building and offers a total of 41,000 square feet of usable space. The building currently is vacant and was configured for office and retail space distributed through two floors and a basement. The City had used this building for office space for different City departments. Over the years, the building has deteriorated and no longer is suitable being used for office space. Proposed building improvements include a complete roof replacement, water proofing of the walls below sub grade, exterior wall rehabilitation and major interior remodeling. Structural modification began in March 2013. Project construction began in June 2013 and is estimated to be substantially complete in September 2014. Opening of studios is anticipated in January 2015.
Previous Council Action
A previously executed contract with Byrne Construction Services for the design and construction improvements to rehabilitate the historic Plaza de Armas building, in the amount of $8,100,000.00, was approved...
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