HomeMy WebLinkAboutIR 7088 INFORMAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS No. 7088
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To the Mayor and Members of the City Council
Subject: IWROVEWNTS TO WILL ROGERS MEMORIAL CENTER AUDITORIUM
During the City Council workshop January 7, 1986, the architect
for the WRMC Auditorium presented the schematic design for the
proposed improvements. The estimated cost of construction to complete
the entire project is $4,310,000. However, in response to earlier
instructions and the limitation of funds, a Phase I plan was submitted
for $2,103,000 (See Attachment A).
The City Council decided to defer action on the plans until its
Cultural District Committee could meet with the other agencies and
institutions in the area and brief them on the proposed improvements.
A meeting was held on January 15, 1986 at WRMC with Councilman Richard
Newkirk presiding. Councilman Jim Bagsby was also in attendance.
After the project was explained, everyone agreed that all of the
work identified in Phase I of Attachment A needed to be done in
order to ensure the safety of the Auditorium patrons.
Since the proposed work would not improve the facility to the point
that major entertainment events1could be accomodated, the architect
was instructed to determine the cost of adding the dressing rooms,
OP, scene shop, renovating the existing stage area, existing lobby and
other areas. Based on the information in Attachment B , Scheme B,
the cost for this additional work would be about $1 ,170,000. If
this work is completed, the only major work remaining would be the
east lobby, the hydraulic lift for the pit, and some acoustical
modifications in the auditorium. The additional professional fees
for this work would be about $79,400.
FINANCING
Outlined below is the estimated construction cost and professional
fees for the three phases:
Const. Cost Prof. Fees Total
$2,103,000 $246,750 $2,349,750
Scheme B 1 ,170,000 79,400 1 ,249,400
Sub-total $3,273,000 $326,150 $3,599,150
Scheme C 1 ,037,000 67,975 1 ,104,975
Total $4,310,000 $394,125 $4,704,125
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—ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER FORT WORTH, TEXAS
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Based on the latest financial reports, the following funds are
potentially available for this project:
Auditorium Bond Funds $1 ,500,000
Funds from Exhibits Building 1 ,242,000
Total $2,742,000*
*The $246,750 encumbered for professional fees for Scheme A has
been included in this total .
The estimate for completing the north half of the west parking lot
is $450,000. After deducting this amount, about $2,292,000 will
be left for construction. Therefore, if Schemes A and 8 are completed
as proposed, there will be a shortfall of about $1 ,307,150.
The architect cannot proceed beyond the schematic design phase until
authorized to do so by the City Council . Therefore, staff is seeking
Council guidance on what portion of the project should be completed
at this time. This item has been scheduled for discussion at the
City Council workshop on February 4, 1986. The architect and staff
will be available to answer any questions.
If you are in need of additional information prior to the meeting,
please feel free to contact me.
Doug s Haman
City Manager
As a result of the present conditions and lack of adequate backstage
dressing rooms, the professional road shows will not perform at
Will Rogers Auditorium. If the improvements include corrections
of these deficiences, Will Rogers will once again be used for major
travelling shows.
ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER FORT WORTH, TEXAS