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February 12, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting
Title
18. Authorize the City Manager to Execute Contract Modification No. 1 to the Construction Contract with Reeves Young to Establish the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for the Civic Legacy - Arena Removal Project of $10,900,000. (Capital Projects)
Strategic Priority
GOAL 4:  Develop World Class Livable Environment & Infrastructure
Description

This is to execute Contract Modification No. 1 to the construction contract with Reeves Young to establish the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) of $10,900,000 for the Civic Legacy – Arena Removal Project. The Civic Legacy – Arena Removal Project involves the careful demolition of the arena at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Civic Center. The demolition must be performed such that the Johnny Mercer Theatre, Lobby, and concrete canopies alongside the lobby remain in place and in service. The scope of work includes demolition of the arena, asbestos and lead abatement, replacement of the existing chiller serving the facility, installation of a new concession area and kitchen within the Theatre, and construction of a new temporary enclosure at the south end of the lobby. 
 
City Council approved the contract for Reeves Young, LLC for pre-construction services in the amount of $15,000 on October 9, 2025, for the Civic Legacy - Arena Removal Project. 

Recommendation

Approval

Contact
Cristy Lawrence, Senior Director, Capital Projects
Financial Impact
An expenditure of $10,900,000 to the Capital Improvement Fund
Review Comments
Attachments
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - Civic Legacy - Arena Removal.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - Civic Legacy - Arena Removal.pdf
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