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Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement for Architectural Services and accompanying Supplemental Agreement No. 1 with Architexas for the Stagecoach Inn Relocation Project.
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In February 2017, Architexas, a preservation architecture firm, presented a report, entitled “Round Rock Stagecoach Inn Relocation Feasibility Study”. The study outlined relocating the Old Stagecoach Inn from its current location at the Commons (901 Round Rock Avenue) because the structure is in the path of the RM620 road realignment project. After considering two sites, the preferred relocation option was determined to be to the Bathing Beach Park site along Chisholm Trail (see attached exhibit and map). The contract being considered by Council would continue the relationship with Architexas for project management for relocation of the structure.
Since February, Staff has been working with other departments, Legal and Architexas to formulate a workplan and to prepare a contract wherein Architexas will manage this project. According to the proposed project management contract, Architexas will be responsible for pre-design, design development, construction documents, bidding and construction phase services.
The relocation project outlined in the feasibility study consists of four phases:1) Initial work (building and site preparation at existing site in advance of move); 2) New site preparation and relocation of historic building; 3) Stabilization of historic building at new site and mothballing of structure; 4) Basic exterior and interior rehabilitation of structure. The fourth phase (restoration), per the Council’s direction, is not being included as part of the current project. According to the feasibility study, the total project cost for Phases 1-3 is $532,166. Council asked staff to examine potential cost savings by doing some of the work in house. Staff has come up with approximately $65,000 in project savings by working with Planning, General ...
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