HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 21464: CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 01 TO LABICHE ARCHITECTURAL GROUP Memorandum
City of Port Arthur, Texas
Robert A. "Bob"Bowers Civic Center
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
Through: Ron Burton, City Manager
From: Adam J Saunders,Civic Center Dir
RE: Proposed Resolution No. P.R. 21464
REQUEST:
The Department Club at 1924 Lakeshore Drive is in need of repair and maintenance. In March, 2019 the
Council passed Res 19-108 for Architectural fees for Phase I & II of repairs and maintenance. This work
is provided by LaBiche Architectural Group of Beaumont,Texas.
Phase III of the repairs and maintenance of the building is needed. Additional architectural needs are
required for plans to be developed for Phase III, and presented to the Texas Historical Commission. The
Historical Commission approval is required due to the historical nature of the building and the
requirements related to this status. This will be Amendment No. 01 and will be provide by LaBiche
Architectural Group of Beaumont,Texas.
Amendment No 01 will be paid from the Hotel Occupancy Tax account LaBiche Architectural Group of
Beaumont, Texas will perform the work for a cost of$38,600.00. Funds available in hotel tax account
140-1405-551.59-00.
ANALYSIS/CONSIDERATION:
There are a lot of needed repairs at the building. Phase I has been performed. Phase II is near completion
in the repairs and restoration of the Department Club. Amendment No. 01 to the Professional
Architectural contract is needed to move forward with Phase III.
RECOMMENDATION
A resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 01 to the Professional
Architectural contract with LaBiche Architectural Group of Beaumont, Texas for Phase III repairs and
maintenance of the Department Club, increasing the original contract term by an additional 12 months
and increasing the contract amount by an additional$38,600.00.
BUDGETARY AND FISCAL EFFECT
Funds available in hotel tax account 140-1405-551.59-00 Project M97910
STAFFING EFFECT
None
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P.R. No. 21464
10/26/2020 AJS
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
AMENDMENT NO. 01 TO THE PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL
CONTRACT WITH LABICHE ARCHITECTURAL GROUP OF
BEAUMONT, TEXAS FOR PHASE III REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE
OF THE DEPARTMENT CLUB, INCREASING THE ORIGINAL
CONTRACT TERM BY AN ADDITIONAL TWELVE (12) MONTHS AND
INCREASING THE CONTRACT AMOUNT BY $38,600.00. FUNDS
AVAILABLE IN HOTEL TAX ACCOUNT 140-1405-551.59-00 PROJECT
M97910 (HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX FUNDS.)
WHEREAS, the Department Club needs repairs; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 19-108, the City awarded a professional
architectural services contract to LaBiche Architectural Group of Beaumont, Texas for the
repairs and maintenance of the Department Club; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined a new phase of work, Phase III, is ready to proceed;
and
WHEREAS, in order to insure any future grants or tax credits, it is prudent to develop
professional plans for the repairs of Department Club for Phase III; and
WHEREAS, the said plans must be submitted to the Texas Historical Commission for
approval and assistance is needed for the approval; and
WHEREAS, it is recommended Amendment No. 01, attached as "Exhibit A," which
increases the contract by an additional $38,600.00 and increases a term by an additional twelve
(12) months; and
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WHEREAS, the LaBiche Architectural Group, Inc. is qualified to perform a professional
assessment, develop professional plans, submission of plans and assistance in the approval of
plans from the Texas Historical Commission; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT
ARTHUR:
Section 1. That the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct; and
Section 2. That, the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to execute, on
behalf of the City of Port Arthur, Amendment No. 01 (attached hereto in substantially the same
form as "Exhibit A," which increases the original contract by an additional $36,600.00 and
increases the term an additional twelve (12)months; and
Section 3. That, a copy of the caption of this Resolution be spread upon the Minutes
of the City Council.
READ, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED, this day of November, 2020, A.D., at a
Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas by the following vote:
AYES:
Mayor:
Councilmembers:
NOES: •
Thurman"Bill"Bartie, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard, City Secretary
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
alecia Tize o, City Attorney
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Ronald Burton, City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FUND AVAILABILITY:
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Kandy Danie, M Clifton'Williams, PPB
Interim Director of Finance Purchasing Manager
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EXHIBIT "A"
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The LaBiche
ARCHITECTURAL GROUP, INC.
Dohn H.LaRiche,FAIA
Principal October 21,2020
Greg Wall,AIA Mr.Adam Saunders
Principal
City of Port Arthur
7999 Gladys,Suite 101 3401 Culture Ctr.Dr.
Beaumont,Texas 77706 Port Arthur,Texas 77642
(409)860-0197
Fax:(409)860-0198
www.labiche.com Project Historic Restoration of the Federated Women's Club—Phase III
Re:Request for Revisions to Architectural Services,Contract#19-108,Purchase
Order 217145.
ARCHITECTURE Dear Mr.Saunders,
PROJECT CONSULTING We wish to request an extension and amendment for Architectural Services for
the referenced project for your approval The LaBiche Architectural Group,Inc.
PLANNING (hereinafter"Architect") shall provide to the City of Port Arthur(hereinafter
"Client")the services described below for the compensation described below.
This proposal is based upon our experience with historic restoration to comply
INTERIOR DESIGN with The Texas Historical Commission standards,an onsite evaluation and the
scope outlined as Phase III on our power point presentation dated April 4,2020.
In accordance with the presentation,the amended project budget shall be
$300,000.
PROJECT INFORMATION:
The project,as we understand it,is:
1. As part of our services,our staff and consultants will visit the project site
to verify existing conditions.We will measure the existing building and
create exterior elevations and a floor plan in CAD format.
2. Interior restoration,as budget allows:
a. Repair interior walls. Install insulation,drywall,window trim and
paint.
b. Repair rotted building framing.
c. Refurbish restrooms.
d. Replace HVAC equipment replacement.
e. Handicapped accessibility renovations.
£ Upgrade electrical&install new light fixtures
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Revisions to Architectural Proposal for
City of Port Arthur, Federated Women's Club - Phase III
SCOPE OF WORK:
The Architect and the Architect's consultants shall perform those services described below:
1. Verify site conditions and document work required for restoration of items listed above.
2. Prepare a report documenting the extent of restoration work required and issue to THC for approval.
3. Prepare Construction Documents for items listed above and submit to the Texas Historical
Commission for a Preservation Permit.
4. Prepare modifications to the Construction Documents to correspond to City's available funding upon
approval of the construction budget.
5. Assist with application to the Texas Historical Commission for an Antiquities Permit prior to beginning
construction.
6. Terms and conditions for services shall be as outlined in MA Owner/Architect Contract#B-101 2007.
7. Provide Bidding and Construction Observation services for the approved project.
COMPENSATION:
The scope of work outlined above will be performed for a lump sum of Thirty-Six Thousand Dollars
($37,100.00)plus reimbursable expenses not to exceed Two Thousand Dollars ($2600.00) as follows:
Construction Documents,Bidding and Construction Observation $36,000.00
ADA accessibility Review $ 1,100.00
Reimbursable Expenses $ 1,500.00
Total Project Budget $38,600.00
❑ Additional Services requested by Client will be charged hourly per the fee schedule attached.
❑Reimbursable expenses shall include all printing required for the project. Other expenses shall be
approved by Owner prior to expenditures. Cost of reimbursable expenses shall be billed at
1.25 times the expenditure.
❑ Exclusions:
1. Civil and structural engineering.
2. Any services related to the Client's due diligence including,but not limited to: obtaining letters of utility
availability and environmental assessments.
We have assembled this proposal based on our understanding of your specific needs related to this project.If
you are in agreement with the terms and qualifications of this proposal,please sign one copy and return to us.
We are extremely interested in working with you on this project and look forward to hearing back from you.
Respectfully,
2/12
ohn H.LaBiche,FAIA
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Revisions to Architectural Proposal for
City of Port Arthur,Federated Women's Club-Phase III
Approved By:
City of Port Arthur Representative (Print name) Date
Signature
HOURLY RATE SCHEDULE
PERSONNEL HOURLY RATE*
Principal 150.00
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Revisions to Architectural Proposal for
City of Port Arthur, Federated Women's Club - Phase III
Senior Project Architect 125.00
Project Architect 100.00
Intern Architect II 90.00
Intern Architect I 75.00
Draftsman 60.00
Secretarial 50.00
*The rates for services of the Architect as set forth in this Agreement shall be adjusted in accordance with
their normal salary review practices.
The Texas Board of Architectural Examiners has jurisdiction over complaints regarding the
professional practices of persons registered as architects in Texas.
Texas Board of Architectural Examiners
P.O. Box 12337
Austin, TX 78711-2337
Telephone: (512)305-9000/Fax: (512)305-8900
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