Construction Update - September 2007
September 13, 2007:
Consider and take action as appropriate on the purchase of real estate consisting of 37.17 acres located at 755 West Highway 21, Cedar Creek, Bastrop County, Texas 78612 (A7, Barker, Martha) from Jaime and Yolanda Torres for $444,000.00 The property is expected to be utilized for the construction of a Centralized Multi-Purpose Athletic Stadium for the District. The project budget for the stadium is $17,000.000.00 as approved by the voters in the 2007 bond election
Henry Gideon presented information on a possible site for the Centralized Multi-Purpose Athletic Stadium. Mr. Gideon reported that the Superintendent directed the District’s counsel to draft a Real Estate Contract and make an earnest money offer of $5,000. He added that a formal appraisal of the property cannot be done without Board approval of a Resolution to Purchase Real Property.
Mr. Gideon reported that there is good access to utilities on the property and sufficient water supply with the existing infrastructure. He stated that there was no wastewater infrastructure, adding that alternatives would have to be studied.
Superintendent Emanuel stated that the 37 acres of property would be sufficient for a Centralized Multi-Purpose Athletic Stadium, and added that the district would like to purchase an additional ten acres and relocate other athletic fields to the site. Mr. Emanuel reported that the district would like to lock in the price on the property and continue talks and investigation. He added that if the property was not suitable, the deal could be stopped at anytime.
Rene Barrientos moved and Jim Mills seconded to adopt the Resolution to Purchase Real Property for the development of the Centralized Multi-Purpose Athletic Stadium and authorize the Superintendent to direct the District’s investigation of the Property and the related provisions of the real estate sales contract.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
5. Board discussion on naming the new high school
Superintendent Emanuel explained that the district has historically named schools after their geographical location. Mr. Emanuel recommended naming the new high school Cedar Creek High School; however he added that the Board needed to decide what they would like to name the high school. Valerie Bullock expressed concern about the third high school. Mr. Emanuel stated that there are other options when we get to the third high school. President Allen stated that the new high school does have a Cedar Creek address and zip code. Glenn Peterson commented that the Board owed it to the people of Cedar Creek to name the new high school Cedar Creek High School.
Rene Barrientos moved and Sophia Williams to name the new high school Cedar Creek High School. President Allen called for comments or questions. There being none, President Allen called for a vote. Valerie Bullock opposed.
MOTION CARRIED 6 - 1
September 18, 2007:
Consider Approval of Construction Manager at Risk
Henry Gideon reviewed the CMAR criteria and evaluation team members. He reported that the district received bids from six highly qualified companies. Mr. Gideon introduced representatives from the companies that received recommendations.
1. CMAR for New High School
Jim Mills moved and Rene Barrientos seconded to authorize the administration to negotiate contracts, for the services of Construction Manager at Risk, to American Constructors for the new high school with a projected bond cost of $65,770,000.00. American Constructors pre-negotiated purchase price is $2,913,350.00. President Allen asked the Board for comments or discussion. There being none, President Allen called for a vote.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
2. CMAR for New Performing Arts Center
Karen Halladay moved and Glenn Peterson seconded to authorize the administration to negotiate contracts, for the services of Construction Manager at Risk, to Bartlett-Cocke for the centralized, multi-purpose performing arts center with a projected bond cost of $14,950,000.00. Bartlett-Cocke’s pre-negotiated purchase price is $1,281,325.00. President Allen asked the Board for comments or discussion. There being none, President Allen called for a vote.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3. CMAR for New Athletic Stadium
Glenn Peterson moved and Sophia Williams seconded to authorize the administration to negotiate contracts, for the services of Construction Manager at Risk, to Drymalla Construction Co. for the centralized, multi-purpose athletic stadium with a projected total bond cost of $17,000,000.00. Drymalla’s pre-negotiated purchase price is $1,085,575.00. President Allen asked the Board for comments or discussion. There being none, President Allen called for a vote.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
President Allen thanked Mr. Gideon and the committee members that participated in this process and added that he was confident that these three companies would take BISD into the future.