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Res 010-2023 Inman Construction Agreement for Memorial Auditorium Renovation Project 01/17/2023 Resolution No. 10-2023 Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Anthony Inman Construction, Inc. for Construction Manager at Risk services related to the Memorial Auditorium Building Renovation Project, with an estimated construction cost of $12,500,000 WHEREAS, The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) allocated approximately $29.1 M to the City of Wichita Falls to provide economic relief in areas that were negatively impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic; and, WHEREAS, the installation of a new HVAC system to improve indoor air quality, and reduce transmission of airborne disease in the public assembly building, this falls under the ARPA eligible categories 1 .4 Prevention and 1.14 Other / Capital Alteration in Response; and, WHEREAS, improving the commercial-use portions of the building, including the performance space and adjacent support spaces, in order to stimulate the post-pandemic recovery of local restaurants, bars, and hotels. This falls under the ARPA eligibility categories 1 .4 Prevention, 2.29 Small Businesses, 2.35 Tourism, and 2.34 NPOs; and, WHEREAS, renovating the public offices within the facility, including increasing the number of restroom facilities to accommodate large events, replacing 100-year-old electrical and plumbing services and performing necessary asbestos abatement and ADA compliance measures. This falls under the ARPA eligibility category 6.1 General Government Services. This will result in a safer, healthier, and more accessible environment for the public; and, WHEREAS, City Council passed a non-binding resolution on June 14, 2022, creating a general plan for the use of ARPA funds; and WHEREAS, Memorial Auditorium was constructed in 1927, renovated once in 1964, and in need of renovation of the public spaces and office areas to boost the economic impact and improve the ability to provide safe social distancing; and, WHEREAS, the City Council awarded an American Institute of Architects contract to Bundy, Young, Sims, and Potter Architects to provide professional services to prepare the necessary documents for the Memorial Auditorium Building renovation; and, WHEREAS, a Request of Qualification was published in November 2022, where three submissions were received, and Anthony Inman Construction, Inc. received the highest rating; and, WHEREAS, the guidance from the American Rescue Plan Act allows for the appropriation of these funds for this purpose. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney, with Anthony Inman Construction, Inc. for Construction Manager at Risk services as authorized by Tex. Gov't Code 2269.251 related to the Memorial Auditorium Building Renovation Project, with an estimated construction cost of $12,500,000, PASSED AND APPROVED this the 17th day of January 2023. ir4 MAYOR ATTEST: City Clerk