DEPARTMENT: Public Works
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Razi Hosseini, P.E., R.P.L.S.
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Council District 5
SUBJECT:
Donation & Job Order Contract (Task Order): Memorial Branch Library (2017 Bond Project)
SUMMARY:
Consideration of the following items related to the Memorial Branch Library project, a 2017 Bond project, located in Council District 5:
A. An ordinance approving the acceptance of a donation from the Greehey Foundation through the San Antonio Public Library Foundation (SAPLF) in the amount of $25,000.00 for the naming and improvements to the children's area of the Memorial Branch Library; and authorizing the appropriation and amending of the FY 2021 - FY 2026 Capital Improvements Program Budget with these funds from the Library Donation Fund to the Memorial Branch Library project.
B. An ordinance approving a task order to a Job Order Contract with Kencon Constructors/Construction Managers, LTD. in the amount of $2,270,270.00 for the Memorial Branch Library project, a 2017 Bond funded project, located in Council District 5. Funding is available from the 2017 - 2022 General Obligation Bond Program and is included in the FY 2021 - FY 2026 Capital Improvement Program.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Project Background
On May 6, 2017, voters approved the 2017 Bond Program, which authorized $3,300,000.00 for improvements to the overall appearance and functionality of the Memorial Branch Library.
This task order will provide for upgrade improvements to the Memorial Branch Library building. These improvements will include interior renovations consisting of a new lobby, new furniture, carpet and painting throughout the building as well as mechanical, electrical, plumbing, technology, security advancements and exterior building improvements and signage. Construction is anticipated to begin in March 2021 and is estimated to be completed by October 2021.
The San Antonio Public Library Foundation (SAPLF) is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organiz...
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