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Meeting Date:	04/22/2024
Steve Land Tillotson - Casa Ortiz
Submitted for:	Joe Lopez	Submitted By:	Joe Lopez
Department:	Purchasing

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to approve a professional service agreement between Webb County and Steve Land Tillotson FAIA pursuant to the Texas Professional Services Act to provide architectural and engineering services to include representation and coordination with the Texas Historic Commission, preparation of design & schematics, preparation of construction documents for bidding process, and Construction administration to replace and restore the Casa Ortiz roof located at 915 Zaragoza Street in the amount of $54,000.00 (Basic A/E Services), supplemental services of $13,500.00 and not to exceed reimbursable expense of $8,500.00 for a total contract sum of $76,000.00 and to further authorize General Counsel to execute the professional service agreement and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #1001-1130-001-432001 (General Fund-General Operating Exp-Administration-Professional Services)]

Issue: Casa Ortiz has been a designated RTHL (Recorded Texas Historic Landmark) since 1963 and is listed as a Significant Property in the 1973 San Agustin de Laredo National Register Historic District. A portion of the building was constructed in 1830 which makes it one of the oldest historic structures in Webb County and in post-Spanish Colonial Texas. A recent roof inspection report dated 01/04/2024, concluded extensive wear & considerable deterioration throughout the roof structure, which includes the built-up roof system, metal roof panels, & gutters/downspouts.

Solution: Webb County, as the building owner, will be required to notify the THC within 60 days of any work planned for the building that may have an adverse effect on the historic integrity of the building. The Texas Historic Commission is required to comment on any perceived adverse effects relative to both the RTHL and NRHD designations. Therefore, roof replacement and repairs will need to be sufficiently investigated, documented and detailed to be in conformance with the US Secretary of the Interior Standards for Rehabilitation.

Result: If approved by Commissioners Court, finalize the execution of the professional service agreement and authorize Mr. Tillotson as a representative of Webb County to coordinate with the Texas Historic Commission to review and secure approval of all design plans and construction documents prior to formal advertisement for bids to repair roof.

Background:

Casa Ortiz has been a designated RTHL (Recorded Texas Historic Landmark) since 1963 and is listed as a Significant Property in the 1973 San Agustin de Laredo National Register Historic District. A portion of the building was constructed in 1830 which makes it one of the oldest historic structures in Webb County and in post-Spanish Colonial Texas. As such, Webb County, as the building owner, will be required to notify the THC within 60 days of any work planned for the building that may have an adverse effect on the historic integrity of the building. The THC is required to comment on any perceived adverse effects relative to both the RTHL and NRHD designations. Therefore, roof replacement and repairs will need to be sufficiently investigated, documented and detailed to be in conformance with the US Secretary of the Interior Standards for Rehabilitation.

Previous Court Action:

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	1001-1130-001-432001
Funding Source:	Professional Service
Balance:	$806,000.00
Financial Impact:
1001-1130-001-432001 (Professional Services) $806,000.00

Attachments
AIA Working Draft
Casa Ortiz - Roof Inspection Report
Ortiz Proposal
SLT Resume 2023