AGENDA CAPTION:
Title
Consider approval of Resolution 2025-153R, approving a contract with Western Specialty Contractors, through the Texas Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS), to provide building envelope repairs and restoration to the Dunbar Home Economics School in the estimated amount of $133,548.00; authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the contract on behalf of the city; and declaring an effective date.
Body
Meeting date: September 2, 2025
Department: Public Works // City Manager's Office
Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: $133,548.00
Account Number: 13392410-56523
Funds Available: Yes
Account Name: NTHP AMEX (National Trust Grant Award)
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Prior Council Action: Council voted to approve the acceptance of the Amex grant on XXXXX
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Background Information:
The purpose of this item is to make repairs and perform restoration to the San Marcos Colored School Home Economics Building which was formerly part of the historically named San Marcos Colored School (also know as Dunbar School).
This building was utilized for classes at the San Marcos Colored School until desegregation of public schools in 1955. The repairs and restorations include siding repair, roof decking and corrugated tin roof. As the structure ...
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