CONVENTION AND EVENT SERVICES FACILITIES IMPROVEMENTS MISSION The Department <strong>of</strong> 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 <strong>of</strong> convention and event facilities are available to clients, citizens and visitors to <strong>Dallas</strong>, including the <strong>Dallas</strong> Convention Center, <strong>Dallas</strong> Farmers Market, and Union Station Transportation Hub. HIGHLIGHTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR FY 2011-12 1. Received case closure from TCEQ on storm water issues at <strong>Dallas</strong> Farmers Market. 2. Completed the construction <strong>of</strong> upper D meeting spaces <strong>proposed</strong> in the <strong>capital</strong> <strong>improvement</strong> program <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Dallas</strong> Convention Center. 3. Completed construction <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Dallas</strong> Convention Center Hotel integration. 4. Completed phase II study for <strong>proposed</strong> <strong>capital</strong> <strong>improvement</strong> program <strong>of</strong> existing facility, meeting/ballroom spaces, restrooms and MEP renovations at the DCC. HIGHLIGHTED OBJECTIVES FOR FY <strong>2012</strong>-<strong>13</strong> 5. Complete Shed 2 restroom partitions. SERVICE DESCRIPTIONS Convention Center Improvements The <strong>Dallas</strong> Convention Center has identified a list <strong>of</strong> needs that has formed the basis for the <strong>capital</strong> <strong>improvement</strong> program that will be implemented in two phases. Phase I finished out the D area meeting space and hotel connector integration into the <strong>Dallas</strong> Convention Center as well as HVAC <strong>improvement</strong>s. Phase II will cover life safety <strong>improvement</strong>s and a waterpro<strong>of</strong>ing package that includes new ro<strong>of</strong>ing and interior <strong>improvement</strong>s. Farmers Market Improvements Projects include installation <strong>of</strong> bird netting in the open-air sheds, painting and repairing <strong>of</strong> ro<strong>of</strong>s <strong>of</strong> open-air sheds, table installation on Plaza, repair/replacement <strong>of</strong> water lines in Shed 1, removal and replacement <strong>of</strong> storage building and upgrade <strong>of</strong> security fencing in the dumpster area. Installation <strong>of</strong> 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 waterpro<strong>of</strong>ing, ro<strong>of</strong> replacement, and <strong>improvement</strong> and upgrading HVAC system, electrical and plumbing systems at Union Station. 1. Begin Phase II <strong>of</strong> the <strong>capital</strong> <strong>improvement</strong> program, in which will replace the ro<strong>of</strong>s in A,B,C,D and E buildings <strong>of</strong> <strong>Dallas</strong> 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 <strong>of</strong> restrooms and meeting rooms in C and D Buildings as well as public space in A Building. 3. Complete waterpro<strong>of</strong>ing at Union Station. 4. Replace Cooling towers at Union Station 348
CONVENTION AND EVENT SERVICES FACILITIES IMPROVEMENTS Budget as <strong>of</strong> 05-31-12 Spent or Committed 05-31-12 Source <strong>of</strong> Funds 05-31-12 Remaining as <strong>of</strong> FY <strong>2012</strong>-<strong>13</strong> FY 20<strong>13</strong>-14 Proposed Estimated FY 2014-15 Estimated Future Cost Total Estimated Cost 2003 General Obligation Bonds 3,162,560 3,157,097 5,463 0 0 0 0 3,162,560 2006 General Obligation Bonds 2,994,816 636,023 2,358,792 0 0 3,639,000 0 6,633,816 Asbestos Abatement Funds 933,409 8<strong>13</strong>,168 120,241 0 0 0 0 933,409 Capital Construction Convention Center 60,514,920 26,747,497 33,767,423 0 0 0 0 60,514,920 Convention Center Revenue Bonds 3,170,090 3,170,090 0 0 0 0 0 3,170,090 Revenue Bonds 129,010,358 127,478,950 1,531,408 0 0 0 0 129,010,358 Total $199,786,153 $162,002,826 $37,783,327 $0 $0 $3,639,000 $0 $203,425,153 349