RECOMMENDATION: Appropriate funds for the project.
SPECIFIC EXPLANATION: The General Services Department recommends that City Council appropriate $13,700.00 out of the Miscellaneous Capital Projects/Acquisitions CP Series E Fund for Hurricane Harvey Damage Repairs for Looscan Neighborhood Library, for the Houston Public Library.
PROJECT LOCATION: 2510 Willowick Rd., Houston, TX 77027
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: On August 26, 2017, flood waters from Hurricane Harvey flooded Looscan Neighborhood Library causing interior damage. Wind driven rain entered the main entrance, reading rooms, circulation and emergency exit areas on the first floor; and the Garden Room, Information Technology (IT) Room and adjacent area on the second floor. This project will reseal windows; repair and repaint all damaged drywall ceiling; replace wood laminate baseboard and trim molding; refinish wood laminated flooring; repair and repaint all damaged wall partitions; replace missing and damaged acoustical ceiling tiles; and clean and seal concrete flooring.
DISASTER RECOVERY NOTE: This item is related to the impact of Hurricane Harvey DR4332, and it is the City’s intent to seek reimbursement from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (“FEMA”) and other eligible sources for such expenditures.
CIP FISCAL NOTE: No significant Fiscal Operating impact is anticipated as a result of this project.
Capital Project Information: See attached Form A for a breakdown of capital costs.
WBS No: E-HARVEY-8046-4-01-2E
DIRECTOR’S SIGNATURE
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C. J. Messiah, Jr.
General Services Department
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Rhea Brown Lawson, Ph.D.
Houston Public Library