HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2036 - Contract - TTU - Reuse Of Grain Silo, 4Th St & Ave P - 05/23/1985Resolution #2036
May 23, 1985
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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
THAT the Mayor of the City of Lubbock BE and is hereby authorized and
directed to execute for and on behalf of the City of Lubbock a Contract by
and between the City of Lubbock and Texas Tech University for professional
consulting for the structural, market and financial feasibility of an
adaptive reuse of the grain silo at 4th Street, and Avenue P, attached
herewith, which shall be spread upon the minutes of the Council and as
spread upon the minutes of this Council shall constitute and be a part of
this Resolution as if fully copied herein in detail.
Passed by the City Council this 23rd day of May , 1985.
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ALANTENRY9 MAYOR
ATTEST:
' RanetteUoyd, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Sandy OgleWee, Giimmunity Development
Coordinator
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Michele Hart, Assistant City Attorney
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CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING FOR THE STRUCTURAL,
MARKET AND FINANCIAL FEASIBILITY OF AN ADAPTIVE REUSE OF
THE GRAIN SILO AT 4TH STREET AND AVENUE P IN LUBBOCK, TEXAS
This Agreement by and between the City of Lubbock (herein-
after referred to as City) and Texas Tech University (hereinafter
referred to as TTU).
WHEREAS, the City desires a study to be made of the struc-
tural, market and financial feasibility of an adaptive reuse of
the grain site at 4th Street and Avenue P in Lubbock, Texas, and
WHEREAS, TTU possesses the expertise for and desires to -
perform this study under the direction of Robert J. Lima, AICP,
Applied Planning Research Institute of Municipalities, Environ-
ments and Regions, (a PRIMER).
NOW THEREFORE, the parties do mutually agree as follows:
ARTICLE I
STATEMENT OF WORK
TTU agrees to perform the study as set forth in the proposal
dated April 11, 1985, attached hereto as APPENDIX I and made a
part of this Agreement.
ARTICLE II
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE
The period of performance for this Agreement shall begin on
June 1, 1985 and terminate on August 31, 1985.
ARTICLE III
DELIVERY
TTU shall prepare a written report clearly stating the
results of the work set forth in Sections 2.00, 3.00 and 4.00 of
APPENDIX I. and shall provide twenty (20) copies of such report
to City.
TTU shall make a verbal and visual presentation of all
completed work to the City. Such presentation shall include a
preliminary presentation to the City Manager and his staff
followed by a presentation to the City Council of the City of
Lubbock. Such presentation shall be made at times agreed upon
between TTU and the City Manager.
ARTICLE IV
CONSIDERATION AND PAYMENT
For and in consideration of the services to be performed by
TTU under this Agreement, the City shall pay to TTU the sum of
Thirty Eight Thousand Six Hundred and Seventy Dollars ($38,670).
Partial payments for services shall be made monthly in proportion
to that part of the services which has been accomplished. Such
payments shall be made within forty-five (45) days after receipt
by the Cit -f of an invoice outlining the percentage of each task
completed.
ARTICLE V
INDEMNIFICATION
The City and TTU are independent entities, and neither is
the agent of the other under this Agreement. The City and TTU
shall, to the extent allowed by law, indemnify and save one
another harmless from all damages and liability arising out of,
or in connection with, the performance of the work under this
Agreement, provided, however, that such damage and liability to
one shall not have been caused by.the negligence of agents or
employees of the other.
ARTICLE VI
TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT FOR CAUSE
A. If, through any cause, TTU shall fail to fulfill in a
timely and proper manner its obligations under this Agreement or
if TTU shall violate any of the covenants, agreements, or
stipulations of this Agreement, City shall thereupon have the
right to terminate this Agreement by giving written notice to TTU
of such termination and specifying the effective date thereof,
which must be at least fourteen (14) days after TTU's receipt of
said notice. In the event City terminates this Agreement for
cause, all finished or unfinished documents, data, studies, maps,
drawings, graphics and reports prepared by TTU under this
Agreement shall, at the option of the City, become the property
of the City, and TTU shall be entitled to receive just compensa-
tion for any satisfactory work completed on such documents. The
City may use such documents and materials for any purpose.
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B. Notwithstanding the right of the City to terminate this
Agreement for cause, TTU shall not be relieved of liability to
City for damages sustained by City by virtue of any breach of
contract by TTU.
ARTICLE VII
OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS
Except as provided in Article VI of this Agreement all maps,
drawings, and graphics prepared by TTU shall remain the property
- of TTU. TTU shall provide the City with copies of all maps,
drawings, graphics, and reports prepared by TTU under the terms
of this Agreement without further compensation by City than the
compensation herein stated. Such documents may be used by the
City for any purpose which is deems desirable.
ARTICLE VIII
CONSULTANT'S ASSURANCES
A. TTU agrees not to discriminate against any employee or
applicant for employment because of race, creed, color, sex, or
national origin. TTU agrees not to violate any prohibition
against discrimination on the basis of age under the Age Dis-
crimination Act of 1975. TTU will conduct its activities in
accordance with the requirements of Section 504 of the Rehabi-
litation Act of 1973 and will assure that no qualified handi-
capped person shall, solely by reason of his or her handicap, be
excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or
otherwise be subjected to discrimination, including discrimi-
nation in employment, under any activity of the TTU.
B. TTU agrees to conduct the performance of this Agreement
in compliance with any and all Federal, State and Local laws and
regulations regarding hours, wages, and conditions of employment
affecting the services covered by this Agreement. TTU shall pay
the contributions measured by wages of its employees as requested
by the Federal Unemployment Tax Act, the Federal Insurance
Contribution Act, and any other payroll tax.
ARTICLE IX
GENERAL CONDITIONS
A. TTU hereby warrants and certifies that no individual or
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group of individuals other than bona fide employees were utilized
in securing this Agreement, that no express or implied agreement
has been made to employ or retain the services of any firm or
person in connection with carrying out this contract, and that
TTU has not paid or agreed to pay any firm, person, organization
or person (other than a bona fide employee working solely for
TTU) any fee, contribution, donation, or consideration of any
kind for, or in connection with, procuring or carrying out this
Contract.
B. Successors and Assigns. The City and TTU each binds
itself and its successors and assigns to the other party of this
Agreement and to the successors and assigns of such other party,
in respect to all covenants of this Agreement. Except as
provided above, neither City nor TTU shall assign, or transfer
its interest in this Agreement without the written consent of the
other.
C. This Contract constitutes and expresses the entire
agreement between the parties and shall not be amended or
modified except by written instrument signed by both parties.
This Agreement is executed this 23rd day of May ,
1985, on behalf of TTU by its
and on behalf of City by its Mayor, both of whom are thereunto
duly authorized.
CITY OF LY4BOCK
BY:
AL ENRY, MAY
ATTEST:
Ranette Boyd, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Sandy OgleLfreeuCommunity
Development Coordinator
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Miche a Hart, Assistant City
Attorney
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TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY
BY:
ATTEST:
APPENDIX I
A Proposal to Assess
THE STRUCTURAL, MARKET AND FINANCIAL FEASIBILITY
OF AN
ADAPTIVE REUSE OF THE GRAIN SILO
AT
4th STREET AND AVENUE P IN LUBBOCK, TEXAS
submitted to the
CITY OF LUBBOCK, TEXAS
Jim Bertram, Assistant City Manager
Development Services
for the
LUBBOCK GUADALUPE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION
Richard Lopez, President
and proposed by
&PRIMER
Texas Tech University
Box 4140
Lubbock, Texas 79409-4140
Tel. No. 806/742-3136
Robert J. Lima, AICP, Director
April 11, 1985
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Texas Tech university
Applied Planning Research Institute of
Municipalities, Environments and Regions
April 11, 1985
Mr. Jim Bertram, Assistant City Manager
Development Services
City of Lubbock
P. 0. Box 2000
Lubbock, Texas 79457
RE: Letter of Transmittal
Dear Jim:
In response to your request, I am.transmitting with this letter six copies
of a proposal to assess The Structural, Market and Financial Feasibility of an
Adaptive Reuse of the Grain Silo at 4th Street and Avenue P in Lubbock, Texas
The proposal describes the human, technical and information resources that
aPRIMER can provide in assessing the feasibility of an adaptive reuse of this
structure and site. The Applied Planning Research Institute of Municipalities,
Environments and Regions is a nonprofit research institute at Texas Tech
University that is established to provide technical assistance and outreach i,n
areas related to the planning, management and operation'of municipal,
environmental and regional services and resources.
The assessment of the feasibility of the adaptive reuse of the grain silo
will provide the City of Lubbock, and other civic and private interests, with
information, analyses and recommended strategies regarding the structural,
market and financial possibilities for reuse of the structure and site as an
income producing property. In summary, the proposed effort would identify and
provide directions with respect to flow the structure can be adapted for
multistory activities, what types of markets can be supported at that location,
who those markets will attract to invest in the prospective income producing
activities, and what financing mechanisms will attract private interests to
invest in and develop this property.
I do appreciate the opportunity to provide you with this information.
Please contact me after your review of the proposed effort. I am most
interested in your response to the informtjLon presented.
6 - Proposals transmitted
&PRIMERADVISORY
BOARD
C"I Baner, Vice President – Lee Roy George, Section Director
Robert J. Lima, All
Texas Tech University
-Real Estate Research Corp.
Northwest Texas Section of the APA
Director
—Boil 4140
Chicago, Illinois
Abilene, Texas
Lubbock, Texas 79409
Gilbert H. Castle III, Vice President
Michael E. Ridley, Executive Vice President
A. Dudley Thomp!
Tel. 806/742-3136
Comarc Systems
San irancisco, California
Derrick and Schaefer, Inc.
EI Paso, Texas
Associate Director
Susan DO1.,-0 Asst. Commissioner
Dr. Ethan T Smith, Chief, Plans and Programs
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Texar Dep: or , ricultwe
U.S. Ceotosical Survey
MAiIR, Texas
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TABLE'OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1.00
OVERVIEW OF PROPOSED RESEARCH AND STUDY . . . . .
age
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SECTION 2.00
STRUCTURAL FEASIBILITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. 2-01
2.10
Subsurface Investigation . . . . . . . . . .
. 2-01.
2.20
Construction Drawing Review . . . . . . . .
. 2-02
2.30
Site Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. 2-02
2.40
Physical Analysis of Structure . . . .
. 2-02
2.50
Structural Feasibility Conclusions
and Recommendations . . . . . . . . . .
. 2-03
SECTION 3.00
MARKET FEASIBILITY . . . . . . . . .3-01
3.10
Demographic and Consumer Profiles . . . . .
. 3-01
3.20
Market Trend Reports . . . . . . . . . . . .
. 3-02
3.30
Convention Center Review
3-02
3.40
Transportation System
and Infrastructure Review . . . . . . . .
. 3-02
3.50
Market Feasibility Conclusions
and Recommendations .
3-03
SECTION 4.00
FINANCIAL FEASIBILITY . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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4.10
Identification of Financing Programs :
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4.20
Forecasted Potential Revenues,
Expenses and Operating Income4-01
4.30
Financial Feasibility Conclusions•
and Recommendations . . . . . . . ... . .
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SECTION 5.00
BUDGET DETAIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5-01
5.10
Personnel . . . • . . . • , . • • . . • .
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5.20
Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5-01
5.30
Materials, Supplies and Service Contracting .
5-01
5.40
aPRIMER General Direct Support . . . . . . . .
5-01
5.50
TTU Indirect Costs . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .
5-01
5.60
TOTAL BUDGET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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5.70
Time Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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SECTION 6.00
aPRIMER-PROFILE. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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SECTION 7.00
aPRIMER STUDY TEAM . .. . . . . . . . . . . .
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7.10
Project Coordinator -
Robert J. Lima, AICP, Director . . . . . .
7-01
7.20
Structural Feasibility Study Team .
7-02
7.21 Dr. Warren K. Wray, Research Associate .
7-03
7.22 Dr. James R. McDonald, Collaborator .
7-03
7.23 Dr. Kishor C. Mehta, Collaborator . .
7-04
7.30
Market Feasibility Study Team . . . . . .7-05
7.31 A. Dudley Thompson, Associate Director .
7-06
7.32 Dale A. Dreischerf, Research Associate .
7-07
7.33 Sherry Young, AICP, Research Associate .
7-07
7.40
Financial Feasibility Study Team .
.7-08
7.41 Dr. Paul --R,. Goebel, Research Associate .
7-08
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7.42 Dr. Bruce Kramer, Research Associate . .
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SECTION 1.00 OVERVIEW OF PROPOSED RESEARCH AND STUDY
The research and study described as a part of this proposed effort
is intended to generate information, conclusions and recommendations
regarding the feasibility of developing an adaptive reuse of the grain
silo structure located at 4th Street and Avenue P in Lubbock, Texas. The
primary focus is to identify choices, opportunities and limitations that
exist or can be accommodated with respect to: the physical structure of
the grain silo; the types of activities and magnitude of the markets that
might be drawn to an adaptive reuse of the site; and the kinds of
financial outlook and conditions for an adaptive reuse of the grain
silo.
For this reason, the proposed•effort is divided into three phases:
a structural feasibility study; a market feasibility study; and a
financial feasibility study. The resulting information, analyses and
study reports can be used by the City of Lubbock to determine -the
attractiveness of the grain silo for an adaptive reuse. If determined
feasible for reuse, the final reports from this study on structural,
market and financial soundness will be organized to assist in efforts to
attract development to the study site.
The following sections of this proposal describe the intensity of
research and study that will be expended by sPRIMER to facilitate the
Information, analyses -and -recommendations that are requested. A detailed
budget for this effort, and an overview of aPRIaER and the personnel that
will be brought into this proposed study are also outlined.
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SECTION 2.00 STRUCTURAL FEASIBILITY
The intent of this first phase of the study is to determine whether
the grain silo can be structurally adapted to accommodate multistory
reuse activities. The structural analyses that are proposed for this
phase of the study will examine the integrity of the grain silo with
respect to those adaptations that will be necessary in order to
facilitate the installation of interior floors, punched openings, and any
other modifications that may be required for a successful reuse of the
structure. The structural feasibility study includes: a subsurface
investigation of the physical land conditions; a review of construction
drawings of the existing structure; a site inspection by registered
engineers; structural sampling and analyses of wall and foundation
materials; and a report summarizing the results of the analyses,
conclusions regarding the physical condition and soundness of the
structure, and recommendations with respect to its future reuse:
(Due to the nature of the investigations that are required in this
phase of the study, unrestricted access to the site and structure must be
secured and provided prior to execution of the effort described.)
2.10 •Subsurface lnvestioation
A subsurface investigation will be performed to determine the
engineering properties of the site. A complete survey of subsurface
conditions will be conducted in order to assess bearing strengths of the
soil, to determine the loads that can be supported by the foundation of
the structure, and other determinants related to the geotechnical
engineering of the site with respect -to the existing structure and future
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2.20 Construction Drawing Review
A complete review of existing construction drawings will be
undertaken to assess the structural design and construction of the grain.
silo. The review of construction drawings will also reveal areas in thr
structure where site inspection and physical analysis of the structure
may be required in order to test for sufficient reinforcing, support anc
construction conformity with plans and drawings. The construction
drawings will be reviewed for conformity and consistency with current
engineering principles and codes required for multistory structures.
2.30 Site Inspection
The interior and exterior foundation, wall and roof structures will
be inspected for deformities, fatigue and failures in engineering and
existing construction. The site inspection will be conducted by a three-
man team of engineers, and include a complete site and structural survey
of the grain silo.
2.40 Physical Analysis of Structure
In support of the previous analyses proposed for this phase of the
study, core samples of construction materials to supporting elements of
the structure will be taken and laboratory tested. The laboratory tests
are necessary to assess the existing structure's ability to support new
construction that will be -required to accommodate a multistory adaptive
reuse, and to withstand the estimated live loads, wind loads and shear
forces that will be exerted upon it. Approximately six concrete cores
from the wall will need to be extracted from the structure In order to
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make these assessments. Larger openings of up to 3 feet by b feet may be
required to confirm the existing reinforcement arrangement.
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2_._50 Structural Feasibility Conclusions and Recommendations
Prior to conducting market and financial feasibility analyses, it is
necessary to determine whether the existing structure will support
multistory adaptive reuses. This phase of the study will generate
valuable technical information from which assessments of future use can
be determined. Conclusions regarding the structures ability to support
multistory activities and withstand the imposed and natural forces
exerted on it will be forwarded. Recommendations as to whether
additional reinforcing, support or construction is required to realize
the full potential of the structure will also be proposed.
SECTION 3.00 MARKET FEASIBILITY
If the conclusion of the structural feasibility study is that the
existing grain silo structure can be adapted to successfully support
multistory activities, the second phase of the feasibility analysis will
focus on the potential economic markets and income producing activities
that can be sustaineol at this site. Included in the market feasibility
study are: an analKis c` current and future population, income and
market characteristics with respect to the City of Lubbock, the regional
area, and the neightorrjood surrounding the site; the identification of
trends in land use and potential markets; an assessment of the location
of the site with resoect to supporting markets already in-place.and those
being planned and an assessment of the location of the site relative to
the existing and preoosed infrastructure and transportation systems. The
result of the market feasibility study will be recommendations for action
and development based on -hose market conditions that will contribute to
the highest and best adlaptive reuse of the grain silo site.
3.10 Demooraoh i c and Consurner Profiles
A complete profile and forecast of population and economic
characteristics, corrnosition and distribution will be undertaken to
determine the type, aagni=udhe, frequency and consistency of buying and
spending potential for ?udbock and the West Texas region. Considerations
will be given to income, disposable income. the propensity to spend that
income, and on what typo`s of products, services and activities. This
component of•the r.arket study wiII 8'i so seek to quantify consumer
preferences locally end regionally.'
3.20 Market Trend Reports
This component of the market feasibility study is designed to iden-
tify market trends with respect to commercial office, retail,
hotel/.motel, recreation, light/high technology industry, transient (con-
vention), and other (housing) activities. Reports will be produced that.
identify and assess occupancy rates, Bales receipts, and potential mar-
kets that have extensive local and regional drawing power to the site.
3.30 Convention Center Review
The existing Lubbock Civic Center and related hotel/motel, restau-
rant, tourist and support activities may have a significant impact on the
development of the site and, likewise, the adaptive reuse of the grain
silo may have a significant impact on these activities. This component
of the study will identify and review trends and plans for the Civic
Center, and its supporting activities in order to assess the highest and
best use of the grain silo site. The intent is to optimize the -poten-
tially beneficial relationship that can be created between the Civic
Center related activities and the proposed adaptive reuse, thereby cre-
ating an economic environment that is beneficial to both developments.
3.40 Transportation Svstem and Infrastructure Review
A review of trends and plans in vehicular, rail and _air
transportation systems will be undertaken to determine the opportunities
and constraints that these systems may have on the identified markets at
this site. In addition, land use patterns, service facilities,
neighborhood amenities, utilities and other opportunities and constraints
with respect to infrastructure will 'also be assessed in this component of
the study.
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3.50 Market Feasibility Conclusions and Recommendations
The types of income producing activities that can be supported by
local and regional markets at this site, and the scale of activity that
can be developed to capture these markets will be identified as a result
of this market feasibility study. Conclusions regarding the number of
square feet of different types of income producing activities that can be
supported will be forwarded. Recommendations will be made that address
the actions that will be necessary to enhance existing market conditions
in order to optimize the potential of the adaptive reuse. In addition to
the identification of potential adaptive reuses of the grain silo site,
absorption rates and impacts for.activities will be projected and a
summary of related market opportunities will be produced. Conclusions
and recommendations from the market feasibility study. will be directed
towards an identification of the highest and best adaptive reuse for the
site.
SECTION 4.00 FINANCIAL FEASIBILITY
A financial feasibility analysis will be based on the proposed use
of the structure. This phase of the study, therefore, will be contingent
on the results of the engineering and market feasibility studies detailed
in Section 2.00 and 3.00 of this prop sal. For the income producing
adaptive reuses th3t are determined to be feasible based on the market
study, the financial feasibility study will identify and assess: the
types of public and private financing strategies that can be used to
support the development and operation of the new use; the economic costs
and benefits associated with the proposed use and related financing
strategies; and the potential roles that public, civic and private
participants might have in the adaptive reuse of the structure.
4.10 Identification of Financing Proorams
This effort will identify and examine public programs that.can be
used, either independently or in conjunction with private sources, to
finance the adaptive reuse recommended as a result of the market study.
In addition, private funding sources and individuals will be identified
and the extent and form of their participation in the financing of the
development and/or operation of the reuse assessed.
4.20 Forecasted Potential Revenues, Expenses and Operatinq Income
A technical analysis will be conducted to identify potential
revenues and expenses in order to forecast operating income for the
recommended reuse. The forecast wl),4' consist of a cash flow analysis
which will incorporate a ratio ana-l'ysis and internal rate of return
analysis. The type and format of the information generated by this
forecast will be compatible with those that are required by most lending
institutions who might be interested in financially assisting in the
development of this structure. This technical analysis will be conducted
for both the initial construction period as well as the near term
operating period.
4.30 Financial Feasibility Conclusions and Recommendations
The examination of the types of financing that are available to
support an adaptive reuse and the technical financial feasibility of the
reuse will provide valuable information with which to address the
quest 1on of what is financially possible with respect to the adaptive
reuse of the grain silo. Resulting from this third, and final, phase of
the study, conclusions would be forwarded regarding the economic and
financial prospects for the proposed development. -Recommendations will
focus on marketing, development and implementation financing."packages
that can accommodate the type of proposed adaptive reuse. The financing
mechanisms that are recommended will also identify opportunities and the
responsibilities for both city, neighborhood and private participation in
•the adaptive reuse of the grain silo. _
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SECTION 5.00 EUMET DETAIL
5.10 Personnel
Project Coordination
Robert J. Lima, Director
$ 1,770
Secretary
640
Structural Feasibility
Dr. Warren K. Wray, Research Associate
910
Dr. James R. McDonald, Collaborator
1,450
Dr. Kishor C. Mehta, Collaborator
1,930
Market Feasibility
A. Dudley Thompson, Associate Director
850
Dale A. Dreischarf, Research Associate
4,390
Sherry Young, Research Associate
1,940
Finance Feasibility
Dr. Paul R. Goebel, Research Associate
750
Dr. Bruce M. Kramer, Research Associate
1,570
$ 16,200
Fringe Benefits @24%
31830
PERSONNEL TOTAL
$ 20,080
" 5.20 Travel
Airfare
$ 860 '
Ground Transportation
I20
Lodging and Meals
400
TRAVEL TOTAL
$ 11380
5.30 Materials, Supplies and Service Contracting
Subsurface Drilling and Mobilization
$ 3,720
Concrete Core Drilling
750
Cement Hammer Rental
200
Reinforcement Schedule Confirmation
2,000
- R -Meter Service
300
Concrete Boring Repair
11500
Computer Resources
960
Film and Processing
250
Printing and Copying
250
MATERIALS, SUPPLIES AND SERVICES TOTAL
$ 9,930
5-.40 aPRIHER General Direct Support @ 107,
$ 3,140
5.50 TTU Indirect Costs A 127
$ 4,140
_ 5.60 TOTAL BUDGET .... ". . . . . -. -.
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38,670
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5.70 Time Schedule
The best-effort estimate of the amount of time that would be
required to successfully complete this research and technical assistance
is 90 days.
SECTION 6.00 aPRIKER PROFILE
aPRIKER, a nonprofit research institute within the Division of
Architecture at Texas Tech University, is organized to broaden the scope
and level of human, technical and information resources that can be
applied in areas of community and regional, urban and rural planning.
The objectives of the Applied Planning Research Institute of
Municipalities. Environments and Regions are to provide: technical
assistance in community and regional planning; planning information;
education and training on planning issues, purposes, processes and
strategies; and computer software for community and regional planning.
The Institute, through its research and outreach activities, can
Provide technical assistance and service to public, private and citizen
organizations in their efforts to plan, develop and manage communities;
regions and their natural and man-made resources. With a nationwide,
interdisciplinary network of Research Associates from academic, -public
and private sectors, aPRIMER's activities encompass land use planning;
housing; fiscal management; capital improvements planning; community
development; transportation planning; quantitative methods and computer
applications; economic development; urban design; environmental planning;
historic preservation; health planning; governmental policy; rural -
agricultural planning; ordinance development; and areas related to the
planning, management and operation of municipal, environmental and
regional.services and resources.
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As a part of its planning research and outreach activities, the
Institute relies on an extensive array of sophisticated technical and
information resources at the University to conduct surveys, analyses and
construct inventories and demographic profiles of a community's
population, economy and physical characteristics. These resources
include the Laboratory for Computer -Assisted Planning which provides
aPR1MER with automated graphic, spatial and quantitative analyses for
assessing conditions; the University's Computer Center which maintains
large, mainframe, computing resources and an extensive software library
that can facilitate survey research, population projections, market
studies and impact analyses; and the State Affiliate Census Data Center
which provides access to U. S. Census data stored on magnetic media.
In addition to its technical and information resources, aPRIMER
brings an interdisciplinary team of its Research Associates to every
planning effort. The Institute's network of Research Associates
represents a broad scope of professional expertise in planning and
related areas. The Institute organizes a team of its Research Associates
to participate in an effort based on an appropriate match of project
needs With the professional talents, skilis and expertise of its
Associates. It is also possible to include an organization's J nternal
personnel resources on an ePRIMER team if desired.
This comprehensive, "think-tank," approach to the efforts that the
institute undertakes provides the sponsoring organization with an
extensive framework and base of information from which it can plan and
act based on an understanding of the choices, opportunities, resources
and limitations that exist in an area.
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SECTION 7.00 &PRIMER STUDY TEAM
aPRIMER provides an institutional framework to successfully conduct
the feasibility study outlined in this proposal. The professional
expertise for this effort Will be provided by three Institute teams
comprised of Research Associates and Collaborators under the guidance of
the Director of aPRIMER.
7.10 Project Coordinator - Robert J. Lima, AICP, Director
Robert J. Lima is the Director of aPRIMER and an Assistant Professor
in the Division of Architecture at Texas Tech University where he is
assisting in the development and implementation of courses and research
related to community and regional planning. He is also President of Lima
Planning Associates, Incorporated, through which he provides consulting.
services in city and regional planning to both public and private
clients. Mr. lima will provide the coordination and integration for all
phases of this study, and act as the principal contact for aPRIMER in
this proposed effort.
His work experience in comprehensive planning at various levels of
government, In private practice, and in academic efforts has contributed
to a solid and broad background in site, city and regional plan
development. His specific areas of emphasis include housing, community
and economic development, urban design, environmental analysis,
agricultural/rural-development, computer-assisted planning and design,
and public participation.
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Mr. Lima has authored a number of publications, and pursues
extensive research In the fields of planning and computers. His work has
been reviewed in professional ,journals, and he has been an invited
speaker at many conferences.
Robert J. Lima obtained his Master of City and Regional Planning and
Bachelor of Architecture, with honors, degrees from the Illinois
Institute of Technology 1n Chicago. Mr. Lima is a founder and past
President of the Academy of Information and Planning, an Associate in the
Texas Center for Productivity and Quality of Work Life, and is a*member
of the American Institute of Certified Planners, the American Planning
Association, and the Urban and Regional Information Systems Association.
7.20 Structural Feasibility Study Team
The study team that will undertake the structural analysis of the -
grain silo consists of Dr. Warren K. Wray a Research Associate with
aPRIMER who will coordinate this phase of the study, and Dr. James R.
McDonald and Dr. Kishor C. Mehta who are Professors in the Department of
Civil Engineering at Texas Tech University and will collaborate with
aPRIMER on this proposed effort.
Qr.,Wray's expertise is geotechnical engineering, Dr. McDonald's is
structural steel and wind -loading engineering, and Dr. Mehta's is
reinforced concrete and wind -loading engineering.
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7.21 Dr. Warren K. Wray, Research Associate
Dr. Kent Wray has served as a consultant on the design of eight
grain elevators in the U. S. and overseas, performing the geotechnical
analysis and structural design on all foundations elements, pits,
tunnels, and associated pavements. He has also been active in the
analysis, design and repair of slabs -on -grade for many years.' His
interest in this difficult soil -structure interaction problem extends to
slabs constructed over compressible and expansive Soils as well as those
soils that do not experience much change in volume. He was the co-
developer of the popular PTI Design Procedure for slabs -on -grade. As a
slab -on -grade consultant he has had the unique opportunity to inspect and
measure in detail nearly 100 damaged slabs over the past several years
and specified and supervised their repair. Previously employed by the
Kansas and California Highway Departments and the U. S. Air Force, Dr. -
Wray also has more than a decade of practical experience in the design,
construction, maintenance.and repair of street and highway pavements.
The author of several publications and one book, he is a member of
several technical and professional societies and is a registered
professional engineer in three states.
7.22 Dr. James R. McDonald, Collaborator
Dr. McDonald has 27 years experience in the analysis of complex
structures, including the determinationofthe elastic and inelastic
behavior of multistory building frames and the analysis of plates,
shells and structural frameworks. He is also experienced in dynamic
analysis of buildings, bridges, space and underwater structures. As a
structural specialist, Dr. McDonaldzAa*s gained capabilities in the use of
computers to perform complex structural analyses. Additional experiences
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as a professional engineer in the experimental testing of structures and
structural components, structural modeling techniques, and the design of
structures in steel or concrete contribute to Dr. McDonald's diversified
background as a structural engineer.
As a senior staff member of the Institute for Disaster Research at
Texas Tech University, he has been active in the pursuit of windstorm
research related to wind -structure interaction produced by tornadoes,
hurricanes and other extreme winds. The assessment of hazard
possibilities for critical facilities such as nuclear power plants and
nuclear materials handling facilities, and the development of appropriate
criteria for the design and evaluation cl .hese structures has occupied
much of Dr. McDonald's time the past fourteen years. He has researched
methods for improving the wind resistance of residences, mobile homes, .
schools, hospitals and other facilities requiring occupant protection, -
and has developed techniques for evaluating existing buildings for their
potential performance in high winds or tornadoes.
7.23 Dr. Kishor C. Mehta, Collaborator
Dr. Mehta has been responsible for many diversified tasks in
engineering research, college level teaching, and structural engineering
practice. His research and teaching experiences are in the areas of wind
engineering, concrete structures, and construction materials. He is
chairman of the subcommittee on wind loads of the American National
Standards Institute Committee A58. In this capacity, he played a major
role in the development of wind load provisions of ANSI A58.1=1982. His
involvement as a board member and Vice -President of the hind Engineering
Research Council has provided him wi=th an understanding of the latest
research and technology in the fielC.of wind engineering. He has
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conducted windstorm -induced damage documentation and evaluation of-
buildings
fbuildings and structures during the past fourteen years for the Institute
for Disaster Research and National Academy of Sciences. In addition, he
has provided special consultation services for wind load related problems
to organizations. His research efforts include analytical and
experimental wind loading problems, prediction of building damage, and
analysis of transmission line and concrete structures. His research and
consulting experiences have guided him to develop tornado -resistant
design, specific design basis wind speed, wind loading standards,•and
procedures to predict windstorm damage.
• Dr. Mehta has used his experience in acquiring practical results in
the areas of research and engineering education. He has gained a world-
wide reputation as an expert in the field of wind loads on structures.
7.30 Market Feasibility Study Team
The study team that will undertake the economic market and -user
demographics analysis of the grain silo consists of A. Dudley Thompson,
the Associate Director of ePRIMER who will coordinate this phase of the
study, and Dale A. Dreischarf and Sherry Young who are Research
Associates with aPRIMER.
Mr. Thompson's expertise is feasibility and market studies for targe
scale retail and commercial developments, Mr. Dreischarf's is commercial
and industrial development and market area analysis, and Ms. Young's is
economic development and feasibility studies for retail centers, mixed-
use development, shopping centers, office parks and warehouses.
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7.31 A. Dudley Thompson, Associate Director
A. Dudley Thompson is presently the Interim Chairperson and
Associate Dean of the Division of Architecture, College of Engineering,
Texas Tech University. As a professor of Architecture, he is coordinator
for planning and urban design studies. Professor Thompson is actively
involved in community -regional planning, urban design and architecture as
a teacher and as a private consultant.
He received his Bachelor of Architecture degree from Texas Tech
University and a Master of Science degree in Urban Planning from Columbia
University, New York. He was a university fellow and received the
outstanding A.P.A. student award.He has received traveling fellowships
for planning research in Europe and -in northern Mexico/southern United
States. Following military service in the Far East, he continued his
professional planning career with projects in New York, New Jersey,
Massachusetts and Texas. Recently completed.projects include feasibility
studies, market analyses and conceptual studies for criminal*justice
facilities in Randall County and high-rise banking and hotel structures
in Lubbock and Midland.
As coordinator for planning studies In the Division of Architecture,
he -has directed -and, -participated In on-site planning projects -in the
Philippines (Manila -Tondo), Ecuador (Quito and region), Peru (northeast
new town development), China (Guanzhou/Donguang development), Mexico
(urbanization in northern Mexico), and, in addition, some forty city
planning/urban design studies in the United States. His areas of
specialization inciude: comprehensive/conceptual planning; translating -
abstract theory into applied theory.and integrating theory.into
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implemented planning and.design acts; planning programming (identifying
and usefully describing problems, needs, opportunities and aspirations);
and urban design.
7.32 Dale A. Dreischarf, Research Associate
Dale A. Dreischarf is 2nd Vice President in Continental Bank's Area
Development Division. He received both his B.S. degree in Geography, and
a M.S. degree in Urban Geography from Northern Illinois University, and
his M.B.A. degree from DePaul University. Mr. Dreischarf began his
career as an urban planner at the Rock Valley Metropolitan Council
(Rockford, Illinois). For the past ten years he has been part of
Continental's Area Development Division, which offers consulting and
research services on economic development and issues. Mr. Dreischarf Is
a frequent contributor to local publications -and presently serves as
Chairman of the Chicago Association of Commerce and Industry's Commercial
Development Committee. He is President -Elect of the Academy of
Information and Planning.
7.33 Sherry Young, A1CP, Research Associate
Sherry Young has been active in real estate marketing, feasibility
studies, sales and sales training for over IS years. She has been active
as.en-independent consultant for all types of housing and land use
activities. She has conducted feasibility studies for condominiums,
townhouses, single family projects, mobile home parks and subdivisions,
and major Planning facilities. Ms. Young has also prepared feasibility
studies for retail centers, mixed-use development, regional shopping
centers, office parks and warehouses. Planning activities have
encompassed land capability and suit*bility guides, historic preservation
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district analyses and plans, and adaptive reuse for urban planning. She
is a member of both the American.Institute of Certified Planners and the
American Planning Association.
Ms. Young has a Master of Science in Urban Planning from the
University of Tennessee and a Bachelor of Art in English Education from
Atlantic University.
7.40 Financial Feasibility Study Tearr
The study team that will undertake an examination of public and
private financing mechanisms and the projected economic costs and
benefits related to the potential adaptive reuse(s) of the grain silo
consists of Dr. Paul R. Goebel, a Research Associate with aPRIKER who
will coordinate this phase of the study, and Dr. Bruce M. Kramer who is
also a Research Associates with aPRiMER.
Dr. Goebel's expertise is investment analysis and feasibility as
well as real estate brokerage and development. Dr. Kramer's expertise is
the legal aspects of land use development, zoning and development impact
.fees.
7.41 Dr. Paul R. Goebel, Research Associate
Paul R. Goebel 1s -an Associate Broker with the Stribling _Company in
Lubbock, Texas. The Stribling Company is involved in commercial real
estate development and brokerage in the West Texas region, handling over
$50 million of property in 1983-1984. Dr. Goebel, who holds a Ph.D. in
Real Estate and Urban Economics from the University of Georgia, has
primary responsibilities in investment analysis and feasibility studies;
as well as providing technical assistance in the brokerage and
development areas: Dr. Goebel was -Formerly an Assistant Professor of
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Finance at Texas Tech University, teaching real estate fundamentals,
appraisal, finance and development at the undergraduate and graduate
levels. He is now associated with Texas Tech as an Adjunct Professor of
Finance, teaching real estate fundamentals to over 250 students•per year.
In addition to several books, Dr. Goebel has published extensively in the
real estate area.
7.42 Dr. Bruce K. Kramer, Research Associate
Bruce M. Kramer received a J.D. dagree from the University of
California at Los Angeles, School of Law and an LL.M. degree from the
University of Illinois College of Law. Professor Kramer is a member of
the State Bar of California. He has also visited at Indiana University
School of Law (Bloomington) and the,University of Florida College of Law.
Among his legal publications are "Development Agreements: To khat Extent..
are They Enforceable?", 10 Real Estate L.J. 29 (1981) and "Section 1983
and Municipal Liability: Selected Issues Two Years after Moneli v.
Department of Social Services," 12 Urban Lawyer 232 (1980). ''Professor
Kramer is a member of the Advisory Board of the Municipal Legal Studies
Center of the Southwestern Legal Foundation. Professor Kramer has
lectured extensively before various legal and non -legal audiences on a
variety of land use and state and local government issues, including
r contract and conditional zoning, subdivision exactions and impact fees,
municipal liability under Section 1983, negotiations in land use
decisions and exclusionary zoning.
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