Discussion and possible action regarding the parking lot

improvements for the Department of Transportation

Agenda Item # 18

Division of Operations

Department of Transportation

City of Laredo Recreational Center

K. Tarver Elementary School

Storage Division of Operations

Bus Parking

Training Room - Offices

Support Facilities

Mechanic Service Stalls

Transportation Department

Existing Facilities

Park Street

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Jefferson Street

Sanchez Street

Proposed Site

Gonzalez StreetVid

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Proposed Transportation Department SiteProposed Transportation Department SiteSta. Isabel Ave. & Park Street

Pros• The subgrade at the existing

site has an adequate layer of compacted caliche base which is suitable for concrete or asphalt paving.

• Site is situated along major arterial streets & avenues

• Relative flat site with adequate drainage

• Land has been acquired by LISD and is available for development

• Zoning is appropriate for warehouse or transportation facility.

Cons

• Possible delays or reroutes due to Union Pacific Railroad trains blocking certain intersections

• Potential environmental and safety concerns due to proximity to commercial cargo loaded on railcars (chemicals spills or derailments)

Department of Transportation• Jose R. Perez – Director of Transportation• Facilities:

– Main Headquarters: 3006 Hendricks– Temporary Bus Parking at Farias Elem.

• Laredo ISD Fleet:– School Buses = 74

• Bus Barn at 3006 Hendricks = 59• Farias Campus = 15

– Other Vehicles: 17• Vans = 6• Suburbans =2• Cars = 2• Pick-ups = 3• Trucks = 2• Out of commission buses/storage = 2

• Administrative / Support Staff: 131– Employees (Bus drivers, mechanics, bus aides, custodial): +/- 131

• 3006 Hendricks = 100• Farias Parking Lot = 31

Facility Construction DepartmentRecommendation

• Project: Transportation Department Complex

• Architect: Franks Architects, Inc.

• Budget: $ 608,850.

• Design Fees:– Architectural Portion: $ 250,000 @ 7% (+/- $ 17,500.)

– Civil Engineering Portion: $ 300,000 @ 10% (+/- $ 30,000.)

– Soft Cost: $ 61,850 (+/- 10%)

• Site: Recently acquired two city blocks at

Sta. Isabel Ave & Park Street

• Timeline: Completion by December 2003

Question and Answer Session