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 December 4, 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 • • Roof dry-in – Process of ensuring the roof is impermeable to rain and weather is expected mid-December. Topping Out – Topmost structural beam was lifted into place on 9/11/24.  CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS: conflicts. addition. • Brick installation underway. ANNOUNCEMENTS: • Exterior circulation corridors for the second floor are being waterproofed. • Foundation footings for the Zocalo are being coordinated with stormwater pipe locations and tree roots to avoid • Installation of insulation and protecting building openings are on-going. • Welding inspections were completed prior to continuing erection of the shade structure. • An opening was carefully cut in the existing precast concrete panels to connect the old and the new building • Roofing has begun with installation of the metal decking and parapet blocking for the roof edge. • 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 is scheduled for a kick-off meeting this month. Please visit AIPP website for more announcements regarding the planned community engagement for this project. • Concrete pours and steel/crane deliveries will continue. Work hours will adhere to the City’s noise ordinance. Ordinance information can be found here. • 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 found here. • Temporary & partial Rainey Street closures are planned in December for dismantling of cranes for various private development in the Rainey District. Detailed and updated information 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: View of progress. South Addition: Brick Installation.  South Addition: Corner detail of brick installation. South Addition: Teaching Kitchen Insulation installation and openings protected.  South Addition: Dance Studio acoustical insulation installation in progress. South Addition: Topping Slab at upper floor exterior walkway being poured and finish to be troweled. North Addition: Waterproofing in progress. North Addition: Preparation for topping slab at upper-level walkway.  North Addition: Metal roof decking and parapet blocking Zocalo: Excavation for stormwater lines