Trabajo Rustico Concrete Structure (bus stop)

Repairs4900 Block Broadway & Patterson

Presented By: Jason LutzCommunity Development Services Director

City Council MeetingAgenda Item # 11

July 25, 2016

SUMMARY Overview of repair costs for the historic

bus stop structure.

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BACKGROUND

Built by Dionicio Rodriguez around 1927 Three large trunks with branches

supporting its papapa roof Style of art is French faux bois (false

wood) Placed on the National Register of

Historic Places in 2004

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CONDITION OF THE BUS STOP

Overall in good condition concerningfoundation and structural rebar.

Roof has lost its original finishing due tothe elements.

The structure has lost 70% of its originalcoloration

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CONDITION OF THE BUS STOP Water seeping through the roof has caused

efflorescence to appear on the structure. Efflorescence is when a substance changes

to powder due to water and crystallizes onthe adjacent surface.

When efflorescence takes hold, the structuralintegrity of a structure is at great risk.

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EFFLORESCENCE

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CONDITION

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REPAIRS & RESTORATION PROCESS

The efflorescence can be stopped toprevent any future damage as part of therestoration process.

Repairs will be made by Rene Romero

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REPAIRS & RESTORATION PROCESS

Structural Repairs Repair/replace missing or damaged

rebar Replace visible texture which is

missing or faded Re-attach broken/cracked pieces

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REPAIRS & RESTORATION PROCESS

Restoration Process called “resanado” (to restore) Cover all cracks Restain using the original mineral

salts to bring back the original colors

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REPAIRS & RESTORATION PROCESS

Process Will take approximately 1 month to

complete 10 years of protection Traffic control plans will need to be

developed to TxDOT standards

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FISCAL IMPACT

Restoration Process (1 month) = $46,700

Engineering Costs (Traffic Control Plan &TxDOT permitting) = $2,752

Road Closure Costs (Traffic control,barrels, attenuator crash truck rental) =10,168.50

Total Costs = $59,620.50

QUESTIONS?