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Consideration for approval of amendment no. 2 an increase of $74,312.50 to the professional services contract with Slay Architecture, Laredo, Texas, for the Barbara Fasken Community Center Pool and Amenities. This Amendment No. 2 is to provide architectural and engineering services for the proposed swimming pool. Current contract amount with this amendment is $193,962.50. Funding is available in the 2025 Certificate of Obligation Bond.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
On October 7, 2019, City Council approved of Amendment No. 1 an increase of $33,350.00 to the professional services contract with Slay Architecture, Laredo, Texas, for the Barbara Fasken Community Center. This Amendment No. 1 is to incorporate Cortes Studio into the project scope of work for the design of the Tree House. Consultant is providing credits for the original treehouse design and parking lot section. Current contract amount with this amendment is $119,650.00. Funding is available in the 2017 CO- District VII Priority Funds - Project # D71830.
On July 1, 2019, City Council awarded a professional services contract to Slay Engineering Company, Inc., Laredo, Texas, for an amount not to exceed $86,300.00 for the Barbara Fasken Community Center to include a public special purpose outdoor swimming pool to provide recreational and instructional activities, a kid’s tree house, a natural feature, lighting, cameras, and other amenities located at 15201 Cerralvo Drive.
BACKGROUND
The scope of services include, but are not limited to:
The design for a new pool facility, at the Fasken Community Center, located at 15201 Cerralvo Drive Roads in Laredo, Texas, based on previous designed plans issued as “Fasken Community Center Swimming Pool and Amenities” on 1/16/2020.
Swimming pool for 40 people that can function for recreational and instructional activities such as
swimming lessons, water aerobics, aqua zumba and aqua cycling. It should have a zero depth entrance or ADA access ramp and/or other required accessible features.
The pool area should also include the following:
Mechanical room and all necessary plumbing fixtures and piping, pumps, water supply, automatic chlorinator, automatic water leveler, electrical system and other related accessories.
Two (2) single occupant Toilet Rooms- one for Women, one of Men, Three (3) Changing Rooms, Exterior shower, Perimeter fencing,
Path access from existing parking area and accessible connecting path to the Fasken Center with path lighting.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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Approval of this motion.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2026
Budgeted Y/N?: Y
Source of Funds: 2025 Certificate of Obligation Bond
Account #: 478-3110-555-9301
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funding is available in the 2025 Certificate of Obligation Bond.
478-3110-555-9301 (PA2607)