DEPARTMENT: Transportation & Capital Improvements
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Mike Frisbie, P.E.
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S) IMPACTED: Citywide
SUBJECT: Contract Award: Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center (HBGCC) Parking Project
SUMMARY:
An ordinance for the Henry B. Convention Center Parking Lot Project awarding a construction contract payable to AJ Commercial Services Inc. in the amount of $1,444,123.60 to construct three parking lots, located in Council District 1, and appropriating $ 1,808,079.00 Redemption & Capital Reserve Fund.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
In February 2016, the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center east expansion reached substantial and opened its doors to the new transformed facility. This expansion fulfilled the market demand for larger, more modernized exhibit space, improved meeting space, and uniform quality throughout the facility to allow it to remain competitive nationally. In addition, renovation of the Alamodome just recently started under a separate project in January 2016 with the goal of enhancing the facility to host larger venues like the upcoming 2018 NCAA Final Four games.
In the advent of these projects several public meetings have occurred, which have identified the need for additional parking to support both the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center and Alamodome events. Primary concerns relate to parking congestion along the side streets and other non-designated areas during events that create inconveniences to local residents and business owners.
Ford Engineering completed the design for the two parking lots near the southeast corner of the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, adjacent to the newly constructed pedestrian ramp, for approximately a combined total of 300 parking spaces. In addition, an existing parking area north of the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center requires minor upgrades to expand its capacity, which will allow an additional 50 public parking spaces. Annual revenue from these parking lots is anticipated t...
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