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Council approves design contract and CMAR approach for Imperial Char House preservation

City Council of the City of Sugar Land, Texas · November 19, 2025
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Summary

Council approved a $496,000 design contract with Urbano Architects to mothball the Imperial Char House and adopted a resolution finding CMAR procurement provides the best value for preservation work, with staff to develop RFQ/RFP grading criteria and preconstruction scope.

The City Council approved a professional services contract with Urbano Architects for $496,000 to design exterior preservation work for the Imperial Char House and adopted a resolution endorsing the construction manager at risk (CMAR) delivery method for subsequent preservation construction.

Assistant City Engineer Robert Wilson told council the Char House — a recognizable former Imperial Sugar building constructed…

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