AGENDA CAPTION:
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Consider approval of Resolution 2015-60R, approving a Professional Services Agreement between the City and Brown Reynolds Watford Architects, Inc. for the provision of Professional Architectural Services in connection with the San Marcos Fire Station No. 4 project in the not-to-exceed amount of $358,800.00 contingent upon the Architect's provision of sufficient insurance in accordance with the attached agreement; authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute this agreement on behalf of the City; and declaring an effective date.
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Architecture Contract with Brown Reynolds Watford (BRW) Architects, Inc. for the design and related architecture services needed for Fire Station #4.
Meeting date: June 2, 2015
Department: Fire Department, Les Stephens, Fire Chief
Funds Required: $358,800
Account Number: c74
Funds Available: $377,000
Account Name: Fire Station #4
CITY COUNCIL GOAL: Assess, present a plan for, and begin the update of City facilities
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ELEMENT: Parks, Public Spaces and Facilities
BACKGROUND: The existing Fire Station #4, located at 404 Broadway, is 33 years old, is improperly located, and has been continuously plagued with foundation issues and structural deficiencies. n August 19, 2014, the City Council authorized the purchase of 3.001 acres of land at 1400 Wonder World Drive (the address has been changed to 1404 Wonder World Drive), near the intersection of Wonder World Drive and State Highway 123, for the construction of a replacement fire station. This location is in harmony with Fire Chief Les Stephens' station location master plan and was further verified by ISO Consultant Mike Pietsch in February 2014 (see attached). In the FY 2014-15 CIP Budget, the City Council authorized $900,000 for the acquisition of the land and architectural services. The land was purchased in August 2014 for $523,139, leaving a balance of $376,861.