Next Steps in Ballpark Process

On Tuesday, September 18 City approved the following actions:

1. Lease between the City of El Paso and Mountain Star Sports Group, LLC
2. Development agreement that outlines the plan/process that will take place to construct the ballpark
3. Non-relocation agreement that clarifies that the team will not relocate for 25 years following the start of the first season
4. Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 017850 for the purpose of clarifying the ballot language regarding the Venue Project and Hotel Occupancy Tax Proposition
5. Ordinance amending Homestead exemption
6. Resolution that authorizes the use of Construction Manager-at-Risk method for construction of the ballpark
Construction Manager-at-Risk allows the City, Construction Manager and Architect/Engineer to work as a unified team and has the potential to expedite construction schedules when established as the method that will produce the best value for a selected City project.
7. Construction Manager-At-Risk Procurement Policy

The next steps in the process are :
1. Finalize contract of purchase - 2 buildings and 1 parking area
· 801/811 Texas
· 300 North Campbell
· Parking lot - has two addresses because it is actually two parcels: 401 Mills (most used) and 400 East Main

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2. Design Architect Contract
· Request For Qualifications (RFQ) received
· Contract to Council end of October
3. Owner Representative Contract
· This individual that will assist the City in working out ballpark construction issues
· Issue RFQ by October
4. Construction Manager-at -Risk Contract
· Issue RFQ by October
5. Create Demolition package
· Prepare design/ specifications
· Issue notice to proceed
· Bid out contract for actual demolition
6. Create Utility relocation package
· Prepare plan to relocate utilities on City hall site and in surrounding area
7. Relocation Process
· Space planning at new locations in process
· Complete timeline to move each floor/ department

Source: City of El Paso