Discussion and possible action to enter into an architectural services contract (AIA Document B104-2017 Standard Abbreviated Form of Agreement Between Owner and Architect) with Steven Land Tillotson, PLLC for the design (construction plans and specifications) for the Casa Ortiz roof (removal of existing deteriorated roof and installation of new roofing membrane and metal roofing) in the amount of Seventy Six Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($76,500.00) for the design and an additional amount of Thirteen Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($13,500.00) for Supplemetnal Services, to include: Documentation and Diagnostics of Existing Conditions and Engineering Assessment of Roof Structure Assemblies for a total cost of Ninety Thousand Dollars ($90,000.00) and any matters incident thereto; authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents. [Account #1001-1130-432001 (General Fund-General Operating Exp-Administration-Professional Services)]

Issue: JJ Flores Roofing & Construction was contracted to do a condition assessment of the existing roof of Casa Ortiz. On January 4, 2024, the construction company published a Roof Inspection Report with a recommendation being for the County to consider the complete replacement of the roof due to extensive wear & considerable deterioration throughout the roof structure, which includes the built-up roof system, metal roof panels, and gutters/downspouts.

Solution: At its April 22, 2024 commissioners court meeting, the commissioners court approved retaining Architect Steven Land Tillotson, FAIA to undertake the design work including preparation of construction documents for the Casa Ortiz roof replacement.

Result: Enter into an Architectural Contract with Steven Land Tillotson, FAIA for the design (construction plans and specifications) regarding Roof Replacement and associated Repairs to Casa Ortiz.

Casa Ortiz has been designated an RTH (Recorded Texas Historical Landmark) since 1963 by the Texas Historical Commission. As such, the roof replacement and associated repairs to Casa Ortiz will need to be done in conformance wit he US Secretary of the Interior Standards for Rehabilitation. 

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