09-21>9-23-2001 City Council Retreat

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• Refurbish Old Lomax City Hall Staff would like Council to consider using the old Lomax City Hall as a facility for meetings. This opportunity will fill a void in meeting space for residents and associations that participate in activities in the northwest portion of the City. There is a need to completely refurbish the old Lomax City Hall building located in Lomax Park at the corner of Lomax School Road and "P" Street. In the past three years, the air conditioning unit has been replaced and the roof has been replaced. There have been no other improvements in the building since the two cities merged in 1986. Proposed Changes. - Replace dark wood paneling with 5/8" sheetrock walls, tape & float, finish with vinyl wall coverings. • Install storm windows and window blinds (6). • Install fiberglass fluorescent light covers for existing lights. • Refurbish bathrooms; new lighting fixtures, lavatories (ADA), exhaust fans, etc. • Replace all flooring with VCT or ceramic tile. • Replace air ducts, grills, and registers for HVAC system. • Install new base and wall cabinets, countertops, appliances in kitchen • Install wall and attic insulation • Upgrade electrical system, replace outlets, switches, wiring as needed. • Purchase Peavey Portable Public Address System • Estimated Costa The cost to provide the above remodeling items is approximately $60,000 (estimate provided by Deer Park Construction Associates, Inc.). This would include some contingency for replacement of electrical, insulation and other hidden costs that may not be apparent from visual inspection. The portable sound system can be used for many different events and activities, both parks related and other functions, as needed. The refurbished building will then be in excellent condition for rentals, use by special interest groups in the Lomax area. Staff believes the building is structurally sound and this enhancement project will add to its usefulness as a City of La Porte facility. 14.1