fy 2012-13 proposed capital improvement budget - City of Dallas

CONVENTION AND EVENT SERVICES FACILITIES IMPROVEMENTS
MISSION
The Department of Convention and Event Services is directed towards: (1)
renovating, maintaining, and preserving existing facilities, (2) replacing
equipment to enhance operational efficiency and occupant safety, and (3)
expanding Convention Center facilities to ensure adequate space necessary
to attract new clients, visitors and citizens to the facility. A variety of
convention and event facilities are available to clients, citizens and visitors to
Dallas, including the Dallas Convention Center, Dallas Farmers Market, and
Union Station Transportation Hub.
HIGHLIGHTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR FY 2011-12
1. Received case closure from TCEQ on storm water issues at Dallas
Farmers Market.
2. Completed the construction of upper D meeting spaces proposed in
the capital improvement program of the Dallas Convention Center.
3. Completed construction of the Dallas Convention Center Hotel
integration.
4. Completed phase II study for proposed capital improvement program
of existing facility, meeting/ballroom spaces, restrooms and MEP
renovations at the DCC.
HIGHLIGHTED OBJECTIVES FOR FY 2012-13
5. Complete Shed 2 restroom partitions.
SERVICE DESCRIPTIONS
Convention Center Improvements The Dallas Convention Center has
identified a list of needs that has formed the basis for the capital
improvement program that will be implemented in two phases. Phase I
finished out the D area meeting space and hotel connector integration into
the Dallas Convention Center as well as HVAC improvements. Phase II will
cover life safety improvements and a waterproofing package that includes
new roofing and interior improvements.
Farmers Market Improvements
Projects include installation of bird netting in the open-air sheds, painting and
repairing of roofs of open-air sheds, table installation on Plaza,
repair/replacement of water lines in Shed 1, removal and replacement of
storage building and upgrade of security fencing in the dumpster area.
Installation of security cameras in shed areas, administration building and
plaza.
Union Station Renovations These projects included the masonry wall
cleaning and repairs, granite cleaning and repairs, plaster repairs, terra cotta
cleaning and repairs, steel window restoration (excludes abatement), north
canopy restoration, terrace/loggia waterproofing, roof replacement, and
improvement and upgrading HVAC system, electrical and plumbing systems
at Union Station.
1. Begin Phase II of the capital improvement program, in which will
replace the roofs in A,B,C,D and E buildings of Dallas Convention
Center and replace the fire alarm to comply with current code. The
system will expand to the A Building which currently is not covered
with an alarm system.
2. Complete the renovation of restrooms and meeting rooms in C and D
Buildings as well as public space in A Building.
3. Complete waterproofing at Union Station.
4. Replace Cooling towers at Union Station
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