The details
During the June 17 Southlake City Council meeting, four contracts totaling more than $27 million were approved to commence construction to Byrne Construction Services.
The guaranteed maximum price for the Fort Worth-based company was $26.7 million, part of an overall project that is estimated to cost $46.6 million, according to city documents.
A groundbreaking ceremony for the new city building was held June 26. According to city documents, the foundation will be poured in August and the completion is slated for early 2027.
The setup
The original plan approved in June 2024 listed the primary building will be the administrative building, which is 21,000 square feet and located along Brumlow Avenue. There will be a 50-foot training tower for the Department of Public Safety’s use as well as a 17,000-square-foot building for vehicle and material storage, according to previous reporting.
Documents from the June 17 meeting show the building at 1605 Brumlow Ave. will feature:
- A two-story administration building that is approximately 17,400 square feet
- A 16,200-square-foot service bay building
- A four-story 4,200-square-foot public safety training tower
- A 5,600-square-foot pole barn for covered equipment storage, fuel station and comprehensive site improvements
Southlake water utilities, customer service and the facilities division will be moved there, according to city documents.
Funding for the project will come from the utility fund [76.5%], general fund [22.6%] and the crime control and prevention fund [0.9%]. The $46.6 million cost covers planning through the closeout of construction, according to city documents.
Also of note
Three additional contracts, all tied to the new construction, garnered approval.
Ramel Company will provide construction management services on the project for an amount not to exceed $520,485 for up to 18 months.
Council approved an amendment to the professional services agreement for building systems commissioning services with Matador Engineering Inc., for an amount not to exceed $71,648. The company will provide visual inspections and functional testing, according to city documents.
GeoTex Engineering was awarded a construction material testing contract for an amount not to exceed $167,000. Testing includes moisture and density testing for earthwork, reinforced and structural steel observations, concrete mix and compressive strength testing and inspections of masonry mortar and grout, according to city documents.
