Approval of Resolution 2024-17 authorizing an agreement with Joseph Hoover AIA Associates
Submitted For:
Jon Branson, Management Services
Submitted By:
Jon Branson, Management Services
Department:
Management Services
ACTION REQUEST (Brief Summary)
Approval of Resolution authorizing an agreement with Joseph Hoover AIA & Associates for Architecture and Engineering Services for the renovation of an existing building to expand development services at the Planning/Engineering and Public Works building located at 7800 Emmett F. Lowry Expressway. The renovation of the existing building will allow the Planning/Engineering and Public Works departments the ability to accommodate the growth in development of residential and commercial development within the City of Texas City.
BACKGROUND
In 2020, the Texas City Economic Development Corporation purchased the property located at 7800 Emmett F. Lowry Expressway from Galveston Newspapers, Inc. (Galveston Daily News) for the purpose of housing the Planning/Engineer and Public Works administration offices. In 2021, the existing office spaces were renovated, and the aforementioned departments moved into the building after the renovation was complete.
There were two buildings on site when the Texas City Economic Development Corporation (TCEDC) purchased the property. The current office space for the Planning/Engineering and Public Works department was used by the previous owner for office space and the building directly behind the office space was previously used to print the newspapers and to distribute those papers that were produced on site.
The building that was used for the production and printing of the newspapers was not renovated with the office space but reserved for future expansion. It is now necessary to renovate this space to accommodate the tremendous growth in residential and commercial development within the City. This project will ensure the City's ability to accommodate the economic growth in the community, creating new jobs and economic viability.
ANALYSIS
The proposed agreement is with Joseph Hoover AIA & Associates for architecture and engineering services to facilitate the design and renovation of the existing building. Funds were budgeted for this project in the 2023/2024 TCEDC budget. The total cost for the services outlined in the proposal is $133,500. The services include Schematic Design, Design Development, Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing, Bidding and Contractor Negotiation and Project Administration.
Staff recommends approval of the Resolution authorizing an agreement with Joseph Hoover AIA & Associates for architecture and engineering services and authorizing the Chairperson to execute the agreement for the project.