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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
Sta
. Isa
bel
Ave
.
Jefferson Street
Sanchez Street
Proposed Site
Gonzalez StreetVid
aurr
i Ave
.
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