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Garden Center remodel moves forward; ADA changes and windstorm protections included
Summary
City staff reported exterior and interior work at the Garden Center building is underway, including replaced siding, a planned interior wall relocation to meet ADA bathroom requirements, and windstorm protections tied to insurance coverage.
Ingleside — City staff briefed the council that work on the Garden Center building remodel is progressing and that contractors have completed exterior skin replacement and are preparing interior work to meet accessibility requirements.
Public works staff said when contractors removed exterior material they found some bottom pieces and purlins that were rotted and needed replacement; those repairs are being added to the current scope. Interior changes include moving one wall to enlarge or reconfigure bathrooms to meet ADA standards. The city also plans to include windstorm protection as part of the remodel; staff said they will obtain required windstorm certificates and coordinate with the insurance carrier to ensure coverage.
Council members asked that permit scheduling, windstorm inspections and insurance documentation be completed in a timely way to avoid further delays. A staff speaker confirmed the project includes windstorm protections and that the project is included in the current insurance/permit process. Staff also indicated the construction contract amount on file was $340,000; council members discussed available budget but one discussion used an imprecise phrase "5 and a quarter," and the exact referenced budget total was not specified in the transcript.
Council directed staff to ensure scheduling, inspections and procurement for furnishing the interior are coordinated and to return to council with specifics about outfitting the building.
