Item 4. Update on the Phase 2 Construction Project — original pdf

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Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center Phase 2 Improvements Project Update May 7, 2025 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 • • Building dry-in – Process of ensuring the building envelope is weather sealed is expected May. Topping Out – Topmost structural beam was lifted into place on 9/11/24. CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS: • • Zocalo grading and compaction 85% completed. Zocalo pavers in progress. • North and South stairs installations continue. • Windows and doors installations underway. • • Slab waterproofing prior to hand railing installation in progress. Individual restrooms tiling complete. • New auditorium doors framing in process. • Walkway stucco ceiling 50% complete. • • Interior walls taped and floated. Interior ceilings installation in progress. ANNOUNCEMENTS: • 80% of the new furniture purchases was completed by April. The remaining 20% is expected to be complete July. • The MACC, Phase 2 AIPP artists, Katherine Telley and Ruben Esquivel, engaged the community during the La Mujer event. The artists informed and gathered inspiration from the public as they continue work towards the completion of their conceptual design. Participants were able to learn more about the artists’ goals as well as share their own personal ESB-MACC stories. Additional information can be found here. • Concrete pours and large 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. There are trail detours because of the trail enhancements. Additional information can be found here. • The MACC round-about and driveways continue to experience elevated traffic and congestion due to the volume of work in the area by other developers. Please exercise caution in this district. • 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 reopening – November 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 Zocalo: Grading and compacting to receive pavers. Zocalo: Paver installation in progress. North Addition: Stair and railing installation in progress. South Addition: Stair and railing installation in progress. South Addition: Doors and windows installation underway. Existing Building: Waterproofing installed prior to new handrail installation. South Addition: Individual restroom tile installation complete. North Addition: Individual restroom tile installation complete. Existing Building: New stucco ceiling. South Addition: New acoustical interior ceiling installation in progress.