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Dripping Springs council chooses local site‑built option for downtown restrooms and approves design‑build planning
Summary
Council voted to move forward with a site‑built downtown restroom design using a local architect/contractor (Kevin Heron) to prepare plans for bidding; staff presented modular and site‑built options, cost estimates and a $15,000 proposal for construction plans.
Council considered procurement and funding options for permanent downtown restrooms and approved moving forward with a site‑built option that city staff said best preserved historic character while keeping costs near the original budget. Staff presented three options, including two RomTech modular designs and a site‑built “butterfly” design, and walked council through materials, installation, site‑work and contingency costs.
Staff said a local architect (Kevin Aaron / Kevin Heron referenced in the packet) offered to prepare construction plans, including plumbing and electrical scope, for $15,000 and could deliver drawings within 30 days. Staff also identified materials and site‑work cost items: the packet referenced $96,000 for materials for one configuration and about $88,000 for utilities and related site work and contingency; construction was estimated at 45–60 days once mobilized. Councilmembers expressed a desire to stay within the previously discussed budget and to preserve the Stevenson‑Way design intent; several members favored using the local architect.
A motion to proceed with a site‑built option using the local architect was made, seconded and approved. Council asked staff to bid the work and to return with bid results; staff said a budget amendment could be considered if bids come in higher than projected.
What happens next: Staff will proceed to prepare bidding documents (using the selected local architect if approved), solicit bids, and return to council with bid results and recommendations; a budget amendment may follow if necessary.
