HomeMy WebLinkAboutIR 7309 INFORMAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS No.. 7309
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To the Mayor and Members of the City Council August 9, 1988
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Subject: ZOO AVIARY RECONSTRUCTION
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In December 1983, the Fort Worth Zoo Bird House burned down. This loss
was covered under the City's self-insurance for fire and extended coverage
program. The value of the building and contents was assessed at $42,000.
In June 1984, the insurance money was transferred into the 1978 Capital
Improvement Program account to enable the reconstruction or renovation
of existing buildings to handle the displacement of this facility. Since
the fire, a number of birds have been quartered in a modified old rides
shelter located next to the flight cage constructed as part of the infant
care/nursery complex.
In the summer of 1987, the Park and Recreation Department retained the
services -of Lassiter and Associates (the City's small projects architect)
to compile plans and specifications to renovate the old rides shelter
for protection from winter weather. The scope of the work will include
remodeling of the roof system, skylights, exhaust fans, heating, and
bringing this building into architectural conformance with other structures
in this area. The total cost of this project is estimated at $18,000.
The existing structure has a metal roof, with no insulation. This project
will change the appearance of the structure to conform with other Zoo
buildings nearby. Operational costs will be reduced due to the improved
insulation and weatherization afforded by the new roof.
Plans and specifications have been completed and are in final review
by various City departments at this time. Once the review process is
completed, advertisement and bidding, and contract construction will
be implemented to insure these improvements are in place prior to the
winter months.
This proposal was reviewed by the Park and Recreation Advisory Board
at its regular meeting on June 21 , 1988 and received favorable approval
to proceed.
Should you have any questions, additional information on this action
will be provided.
GLAS HARMAN
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ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER FORT WORTH, TEXAS