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. Isabel Ave. Jefferson Street Sanchez Street Proposed Site Gonzalez Street Vidaurri Ave.

Proposed Transportation Department Site Proposed Transportation Department Site Sta. 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): +/ Hendricks = 100 Farias Parking Lot = 31

Facility Construction Department Recommendation Project: Transportation Department Complex Architect: Franks Architects, Inc. Budget: $ 608,850. Design Fees: –Architectural Portion: $ 7% (+/- $ 17,500.) –Civil Engineering Portion: $ 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

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