City of Gonzales
PUBLIC WORKS / CITY ENGINEER DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: September 16, 2024
FROM: Patrick Dobbins, Public Works Director/City Engineer THROUGH: Carmen Gil, City Manager
SUBJECT: Community Center Construction Update
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council Receive a Progress Report on Phase 1 of the Community Center Complex Project.
BACKGROUND
Upon completing the “Prior to Construction” conditions required under the City’s loan from the US Department of Agriculture, City staff issued the Notice to Proceed with Construction to Otto Construction effective June 10, 2024, at a not-to-exceed amount of $18,718,392.
Phase 1 will construct the County Library, Teen Innovation Center, Courtyard, parking lot and landscaping. Phase 2 will construct the Community Center including the Community Hall, Fitness Center, commercial kitchen, meeting rooms and restrooms. Phase 2 has been fully designed and will require an additional $12M in funding.
This report provides updates over the last two months of construction of Phase 1 of the Community Center Complex Project as staff presented a progress report on the initial construction activities at the July 22, 2024 Council Meeting.
REVIEW AND ANALYSIS
Otto Construction began construction on Phase 1 of the Community Center Complex Project on June 10, 2024. The following items occurred over the two months (July 22, 2024 through September 13, 2024):
AGENDA
ITEM
17 • Completed Building A foundation/footing reinforcement installation; concrete footings were poured on August 21, 2024.
• Under slab mechanical, electrical and plumbing rough scope is now complete. • Poured Building A slab on grade on August 30, 2024.
• Completed final grading and compaction of subgrade for future drive aisle and parking lot. • Completed installation of underground sanitary sewer utility, tie-in at Fifth street main line and installation of three manholes
• Installation of underground storm drain system, including two dry wells for storm water management.
• Underground fire water utility installation is underway (85% complete). • Underground site electrical distribution conduit installation is in progress. • 90% of the site demolition scope has been completed.
• Off-site fabrication of structural steel and glulam beams is underway, installation in the field is anticipated to begin later this month.
• All underground utilities, except for irrigation water service, permanent power, and low voltage communications, have been tied in at Fifth Street water and sewer mains.
The construction project team meets each Wednesday morning to review action items, discuss the contractor’s Requests for Information, receive schedule updates and other business. Construction progress photos are included below.
New Manhole Installation at Fifth Street (progress installation).
Installation of Dry Well (stormwater management).
Building A under slab plumbing utility trenches.
Building A Footing Reinforcement.
Building A pad reinforcement and concrete Pour.
Aerial view of Building A slab pour.
Finished Slab on Grade (Building A).
Site Grading (Driveway and Parking Lot).
The current schedule milestones are presented in this table:
Activity Date
1 Phase 1 Construction Start June 10, 2024
2 Library and Teen Center Substructure Complete October 29, 2024 3 Rough Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing Complete February 6, 2025 4 Building Weather tight (Dry In) February 25, 2025
5 Substantial Completion November 24, 2025
6 Final Completion January 8, 2026
How Recommendation Supports the Vision
Gonzales will continue to be a safe, clean, family-friendly community, diverse in its heritage, and committed to working collaboratively to preserve and retain its small-town charm.
Explain: Constructing a Community Center will provide residents with a facility for a variety of public and private functions, recreation programs and other activities which will enhance the quality of life of Gonzales residents.
Explain how the Recommendation Directly Implements the Mission The City Council and Staff of the City of Gonzales will realize our Vision by providing the leadership, commitment and resources necessary to provide excellent services that enhance the quality of life of our diverse community. X Yes ____ No____ N/A
Explain: Please see explanation above for the Mission.
City services will be delivered in a cost-effective, respectful and friendly manner to insure the safety and well-being of the residents and the promotion of business, recreational, housing and employment opportunities in an environmentally sustainable manner. X Yes ____No ____ N/A Explain: See Vision explanation above.
Strong fiscal policies allow us to provide appropriate infrastructure for:
• Public Safety Yes X No N/A
• Housing Yes X No N/A
• Recreation X Yes No N/A
• Environment X Yes No N/A
• Education X Yes No N/A
ALTERNATIVES
There are no alternatives to receiving this progress report.
BUDGET IMPACT
There is no budget impact related to this progress report
CONCLUSION
It is recommended that the City Council Receive a Progress Report on Phase 1 of the Community Center Complex Project.