STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Government Performance and Financial Management
AGENDA DATE: January 8, 2025
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 14
DEPARTMENT: Department of Facilities and Real Estate Management
EXECUTIVE: Donzell Gipson
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SUBJECT
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Authorize (1) a construction services contract for reconstruction of the C3 and Reves Galleries at the Dallas Museum of Art, located at 1717 North Harwood Street - Big Sky Construction Company, Inc., most advantageous proposer of ten; (2) all actions necessary to file insurance claims; (3) a transfer of funds in an amount not to exceed $4,000,000.00 from the General Fund Contingency Reserve Fund to the 2022 Severe Weather and Flood Fund; and (4) an increase in appropriations in an amount not to exceed $4,000,000.00 in the Severe Weather and Flood Fund - Not to exceed $6,070,000.00 - Financing: 2022 Severe Weather and Flood Fund
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BACKGROUND
On August 22, 2022, the Dallas area experienced torrential rainstorms that caused damage to the Dallas Museum of Art. The rain caused the Reves Gallery courtyard drains to be overcome and water to flood into the Reves Gallery. Subsequently, due to the gallery raised floor assembly, the water entering the space dropped below the floor and ran under it spreading throughout the Reves Gallery. The water beneath the floor then descended into the C3 Gallery below through various floor penetrations, including but not limited to, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and building seams. In response, cleanup and bulk water extraction was started and completed in the areas. The water damaged building components including, but not limited to, floors, walls, ceilings, and other building components contained within, were assessed, and removed as required throughout the C3 and Reves Galleries in coordination with the performance of mold remediation.
Corgan Architects was selected to provide architectural design documentation and planning...
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