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Austin Parks and Recreation Department George Washington Carver Museum, Cultural and Genealogy Center Facility Expansion Phases 1a and 1b African American Resource Advisory Commission Tuesday, December 3, 2024 Overview • Meet the Team • Council-Approved 2021 Facility Expansion Plan • Carver Facility Expansion Phase 1a and 1b Improvements • Community Engagement Topics and Schedule • Design Team Solicitation • Stay Informed Meet the Team Parks and Recreation Department • Anthony “Tony” Hron, Associate Project Manager (SPOC) • Adrienne O’Keefe, Communications and Engagement Specialist • Marjorie Flanagan, Division Manager Museums and Cultural Programs • Carver Staff: Carre Adams, J. Savannah, Christine Pasculado, Dawn Burnside, and Freddie Crocheron Adisa Communications • Shuronda Robinson, CEO/President • Millie Williams, Project Manager Council-Approved 2021 Facility Expansion Plan A 2000 Feasibility Study outlined an expansion plan for the Carver Museum which led to the construction of the facility you see today. In 2021, Council approved a new Facility Expansion Plan, which incorporated extensive community engagement, ensuring the Carver remains a hub for history, education, and culture. Phase 1a and 1b are the first facility expansion recommendations identified in the 2021 plan. Carver Phase 1a and 1b Improvements Phase 1a: Building Renovations • New multi-purpose room in existing administrative suite • New mezzanine-level administrative suite above the museum • New elevator for accessing administrative suite • Relocation of Juneteenth statues Phase 1b: Outdoor Spaces & Site Improvements • New outdoor classrooms • New community garden • Renovation of existing public restrooms • New flexible event lawn with covered pavilion Community Engagement Scope Inform: • New mezzanine-level administrative suite above the museum (collaborate with Carver staff) • New elevator for accessing administrative suite • Renovation of existing public restrooms Involve: • New multi-purpose room in existing administrative suite • New outdoor classrooms • New community garden • New flexible event lawn with covered pavilion • Relocation of Juneteenth Statues Community Engagement Opportunities Community Open House Small Group Discussions • Community Meeting (online) Saturday, 12/7/24, 10 – 11:30 a.m. TBD • Ambassador/Foundation Meetings • Community Meeting (in person) Tuesday, 12/10/24, 4:30 – 6 p.m. • Online Survey Launch Early December 2024 • Small Group Discussion (online #1) Tuesday, 12/17/24, 6 – 7:30 p.m. • Small Group Discussion (online #2) Tuesday, 1/7/25, 6 – 7:30 p.m. • Small Group Discussion (in person #1) Thursday, 1/9/25, 5:30 – 7 p.m. • Small Group Discussion (in person #2) Saturday, 1/11/25, 10 – 11:30 a.m. Design Team Solicitation Design team solicitation for Phase 1a and 1b of the George Washington Carver Museum, Cultural and Genealogy Center Facility Expansion: • Solicitation posted: 10/28/2024 • Solicitation due date: 12/3/2024 • Anticipated evaluation period: 12/10/2024 – 1/14/2025 • Anticipated Council date for approval of selected proposal: 3/6/2025 • Anticipated contract execution: Spring 2025 Current available funding will provide preliminary design documents and construction cost estimates. Future Bond funding will be necessary to complete construction design documents, permitting, and construction. Stay Informed • Stay informed on all project information on our project webpage: www.austintexas.gov/carverphase1 Questions? Additional Information Additional Information