Kephart Building Improvement ProjectCity Engineer Gus Psihoyos recommends City Council approval of the plans,
specifications, form of contract and estimated cost of $833,714 for the Kephart Building
Improvement Project.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
Michael C. Van Milligen
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Attachment
cc: Barry Lindahl, City Attorney
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer
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SUBJECT: Kephart Building Improvement Project
(CIP 3601 976/2601 976/1 01 1 976)
DATE: March 4, 2009
INTRODUCTION
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The enclosed resolution is in reference to the public hearing on the Kephart Building
Improvement Project.
BACKGROUND
The Kephart Building is a two-story building consisting of approximately 6,200 square
feet of floor space on the first floor and approximately 2,800 square feet on the second
floor. The building also has a shallow, unfinished basement (ceiling height of 6 feet)
that is primarily suitable for the building's utility services and some storage space.
After a consultant selection process was conducted, the City Council approved the
selection of The Durrant Group of Dubuque to provide architectural design and
construction services for the project.
DISCUSSION
After a thorough review of the building condition by Durrant, the scope of work for the
renovation project is as follows:
General Nature of Public Improvement.
In general, the project consists of a remodel to the first floor and basement of the former
Kephart Music Building, located at 1157 Central Avenue in Dubuque, Iowa.
1. First Floor - Conversion of the space to the Multicultural Family Center.
- Selective demolition.
- Addition of a sprinkler system.
- Addition of a stairwell and elevator to all levels.
- Work in these areas will include wood studs and gypsum board, new
finishes, a fireplace, ADA required improvements, new furnishings and new
HVAC/electrical systems.
- A portion of salvaged materials from the Roshek Building will be re-used,
including some bathroom fixtures and accessories, and ceiling tile.
2. Basement - Selective demolition.
- Addition of a sprinkler system.
- Work will include partial renovation to include stairwell and elevator, new
mechanical and electrical spaces.
3. Second Floor - No work will occur at this time.
Other Miscellaneous exterior work will include masonry tuckpointing and reworking the
existing storefront to include a new entry. The existing roof materials will be
removed and replaced on the high and low roofs with new insulation and a single
ply membrane.
RECONIMEIUDATION
I recommend that the City Council approve the plans, specifications, form of contract
and the estimated cost for the Kephart Building Improvement Project.
BUDGET IMPACT
The estimate of probable cost for the Kephart Building Improvement Project is as
follows:
PR®JECT COSTS ESTtI~IATE
Construction Mard Costs
Base Construction Work $ 583,820
Early Deconstruction Bid Package (Completed) $ 20,400
Contingency - 13%* $ 79,700
Hazardous Material Abatement $ 10,000
Fixtures, Furnishings & Equipment $ 32,000
Communications/Data/Security $ 25,000
Total - did Project Cost 750 920
Optional Construction Add Alternates:
1) Light Tubes on Low Roof + $ 8,400
2) Low Roof Perimeter Security Fence + $15,000
3) Base Cabinets at Kitchen Counter + $ 4,800
Project Soft Costs
En r./Arch./LEED Cert. Fees $ 61,794
Cit En ineering Fees $ 10,000
Misc. Costs -Builders Risk Ins., Cleanin ,Temp. Si ns, etc. $ 11,000
Total- Project Soft Costs 82 794
T®TAL PROJECT COST' $833,714
* Contingency is increased to 13% due to the age of the building.
The project will be funded from CIP 3601976, 2601976, and 1011976, with a total of
$861,021 in funds available for the project. This amount leaves approximately $27,000
in funding available to be used to allow selection of Add Alternatives or further Fixtures,
Furnishings & Equipment purchases.
ACTION TO BE TAKEN
The City Council is requested to approve the plans, specifications, form of contract and
the estimated cost for the Kephart Building Improvement Project.
cc: Jenny Larson, Budget Director
Rich Russell, Building Services Manager
RESOLUTION NO. 107-09
APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT, AND
EST'IMATED COST FOR THE KEPHART BUILDING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
That the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for
the Kephart Building Improvement Project, in the estimated amount $833,714, are
hereby approved.
Passed, adopted and approved this 16th day of March
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest:
eanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk