RECOMMENDATION: Approve an Ordinance (i) de-appropriating the sum of $204,000.00 out of the construction contract with Gadberry Construction Company, Inc. (previously appropriated by Ordinance No. 2021-319); and (ii) appropriating the equivalent amount to the TOC/JOC Program, for the Kendall Neighborhood Library and Community Center Restoration project.
SPECIFIC EXPLANATION: The General Services Department recommends that City Council de-appropriate $204,000.00 out of the Construction Contract with Gadberry Construction Company Inc. and appropriate these funds to the TOC/JOC Program for the project. Due to accumulating rainwater between the east floodgate and the classroom’s window, the addition of a canopy will provide the necessary protection against the rainwater. The scope of work provides for additional engineering services, including, but is not limited to permit submission, cost estimating, construction administration, and the purchase and installation of the protective canopy.
PREVIOUS HISTORY: On April 28, 2021, by Ordinance No. 2021-319, City Council awarded a Construction Contract to Gadberry Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of $4,137,000.00 to provide construction services for the Kendall Neighborhood Library and Community Center Restoration (Harvey).
On November 30, 2022, by Ordinance No. 2022-908, City Council appropriated an additional $248,220.00 out of the Miscellaneous Capital Project/Acquisition CP Series E Fund; approving and authorizing a First Amendment to the construction contract with Gadberry Construction Company, Inc. for the Kendall Neighborhood Library and Community Center Restoration (Harvey).
PROJECT LOCATION: 609 N Eldridge Pkwy, Houston, TX 77079
FISCAL NOTE: No significant Fiscal Operating impact is anticipated as a result of this project.
WBS No: D-HARVEY-1073-4
DIRECTOR’S SIGNATURE/DATE:
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C. J. Messiah, Jr.
General Services Department
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Rhea Brown Lawson, Ph.D.
Houston Public Library Department