Item 3. Update on Phase 2 Construction Project — original pdf

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Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Phase 2 Improvements Project Update November 6, 2024 Heidi Tse, Capital Delivery Project Manager PROJECT TIMELINE: • ESB MACC Groundbreaking for Phase 2 Improvements / Move-Out Began– 12/10/22. • Parking Lot Closure – 3/10/23. • Contractor Mobilization/Pre-construction Inspections – Began 3/11/23. • Permitting (Site) – Approved on 7/25/23. • Bidding & Negotiation (GMP1/Site) – Executed contract on 8/28/23. • Construction (Site) – Underway since 8/28/23. • Permitting (Building) – Approved on 3/4/24. • Bidding & Negotiation (GMP2/Building) – Executed contract on 3/7/24. • Construction (Site + Building) – Currently underway. • AIPP ESB-MACC Phase 2 – Artist(s) selection approval by Austin City Council on 8/29/24 • Topping Out – Topmost structural beam was lifted into place on 9/11/24.  CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS: • Concrete slabs for level 1 and 2 floors have been poured in the building expansion. • Wall framing is underway for the new additions and renovated areas. • Mechanical ducts, electrical conduits, and plumbing lines are being installed in the new additions. • Steel erection for the shade structure in the zocalo is in progress. • Waterproofing of the new additions’ exteriors is ongoing and will continue into next month. • Exterior brick will be laid for the building starting next month. ANNOUNCEMENTS: website for more updates. found here. found here. • City Council approved artists, Katherine Telley and Ruben Esquivel, to design and fabricate artwork for the ESB MACC Phase 2, Art in Public Places (AIPP) Project will be conducting community engagement. Please visit AIPP • Concrete pours will continue. Work hours will adhere to the City’s noise ordinance. Ordinance information can be • The Confluence, a separate public/private partnership project has increased activities at the ESB MACC. The parking lot is the construction access point for the east side of the creek delta. Additional information can be • “Taco” once stray, shy chihuahua mix has found a new loving home after months of living at the MACC. • Topping Out event photos can be found here. • Drone video illustrating ESB MACC site work can be found here. SCHEDULED MILESTONES: • Construction began – August 28, 2023 • Anticipated completion of all major construction activity – Summer 2025 • Anticipated grand opening – Fall 2025 Please note that as in any construction project, schedules are projected as accurately as possible, but all dates are subject to change due to the nature of construction and weather. For information on ESB MACC programs and staff relocations during construction, visit the MACC webpage: www.austintexas.gov/department/emma-s-barrientos-mexican-american-cultural-center For project updates, visit the project website: www.austintexas.gov/MaccPhase2  South Addition: Dance Studio-blocking installed for barre (ballet bars) South Addition: Exterior waterproofing sheathing installed.  South Addition: Teaching kitchen wall framed and overhead rough-in ducting hung. South Addition  Zocalo: Shade structure erection in progress North Addition  South Addition: Elevator shaft and vestibule framed. North Addition: Roof drains roughed in.  South Addition: View of level 2 exterior walkway with exterior wall sheathing applied. “Taco”: MACC resident has found a loving adoptive family.