Item 3. 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 June 4, 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 June. Topping Out – Topmost structural beam was lifted into place on 9/11/24. CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS: • Snake Path reinstallation in progress. • Tree planting has begun. • • Shade structure painted. Zocalo paver installation underway. • Overhead inspections were passed. • Ceilings are being closed-up. • Cabling for connectivity is being pulled. • Exterior building power wash complete. • Site irrigation system installation in progress ANNOUNCEMENTS: • Pocket Park Mural Dedication by the City of Austin Caminos Teen Leadership Program, Class of 2025 was on Saturday, 5/31/25, from 10:00 – 11:00 am at 64 Rainey Street. Additional information can be found here. • Large hauls 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 and by other developers. Please exercise caution in this district. SCHEDULED MILESTONES: • Construction began – August 28, 2023 • Anticipated completion of all major construction activity – Summer 2025 • Anticipated reopening – November 1, 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: Snake Path reinstallation in progress Zocalo: Tree planting has begun. Zocalo: Shade Structure painted. Existing Building: Power washing complete. Zocalo: Paver installation underway. Existing Building: Breezeway stucco ceiling complete. North Addition: Ceiling grid and light fixture installed. North Addition: View of progress at upper level.