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Consideration for approval of Amendment No. 2, an increase in the amount of $48,500.00 to the professional services contract with Cavazos Architects, Laredo, Texas, for the City of Laredo Fire Station No. 10 Fleet Annex Building to be located at 11015 McPherson Road, which will include additional architectural/engineering services, and other supplemental services. Current contract amount with this amendment is $377,695.00. Funding is available in the 2021A Certificate of Obligation Bonds.
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VIVA LAREDO PLAN ALIGNMENT
Alignment Rating: Strong
Supporting goal(s)/policy(ies):
Policy 7.2.1 "Invest in new and expanded fire and police stations in growing areas of the city to ensure timely response to emergencies."
Policy 7.2.3 "Design public safety facilities to be cost-effective, resilient, and adaptable to future needs."
Summary of alignment:
The Fire Station No. 10 Fleet Annex project demonstrates strong alignment with the Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan. The plan emphasizes strategic investment in modern, resilient, and accessible public safety facilities. This amendment, which provides additional design services for cost reduction and code compliance, ensures that the fire station remains consistent with citywide safety and resilience objectives.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
On February 20, 2024, City Council approved Amendment No. 1, an increase in the amount of $210,005.00 to the professional services contract with Cavazos Architects, Laredo, Texas, for the City of Laredo Fire Station No. 10 Fleet Annex Building to be located at 11015 McPherson Road, which will include additional architectural/engineering basic services, and other supplemental services. Current contract amount with this amendment is $329,195.00. Funding is available in the 2021A and 2023 Certificate of Obligation Bonds.
On November 28, 2022, City Council awarded a professional services contract to Cavazos Architects, Laredo, Texas, in the amount not to exceed $119,190.00 to prov...
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