HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 07 - City HallMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 6, 2024
SUBJECT: ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN CONTRACT FOR THE GRAPEVINE CITY
HALL LOBBY RENOVATIONS AND SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider the approval of an architectural design contract
for the Grapevine City Hall lobby renovations and safety improvements
with Architexas.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the General Fund (Public Works) in the estimated
amount of $45,000.
BACKGROUND: Grapevine City Hall was constructed in 1997 and the City desires to
modernize the three transaction counters to better serve the public,
provide increased safety for City staff members and provide an entry
vestibule on the Barton Street entrance.
The design will consist of architectural services for the renovation of lobby
elements including:
* Design to provide new transaction counters for Public Works, Building
Services and Utility Billing to include new millwork, counters, ballistic glass
partitions and signage
* Demolition of existing vault in Public Works area
* Design of new mail and package space
* Expansion of Building Services Inspection offices
* Design for entry vestibule at the Barton Street entrance to lobby to
improve energy efficiency
Architexas will provide contract documents, assist with bidding,
negotiation, and contract administration. Compensation for these services
is $37,000 with $8,000 remaining to produce renderings as needed.
Staff recommends approval