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By Cindy RileyCEG CORRESPONDENT

Construction of the more than $20 million City HallComplex is well under way in the Birmingham, Ala., suburbof Vestavia Hills. The building will serve both city employ-ees and residents when it’s completed in September.

The current city hall, which has been in existence sincethe early 1950s, is simply too small and outdated.

“The city now has a population of over 35,000,” saidVestavia Hills Mayor Butch Zaragoza. “We are the thirdlargest city in Jefferson County, and the 13th largest in thestate. The city has grown in the last 12 years, and we haveadded staff as needed.

“Additions cannot be made to our present facility. Wehave two and three employees working in the same office.The new complex will mean updated offices with moreroom to perform their duties.”

The location is set back from busy Highway 31 and willnot interfere with its redevelopment. It also will allow forcivic events and serve as a community gathering space.“Holiday in the Hills,” the annual tree lighting and the “ILove America” series are among the events that could takeplace at the municipal complex.

“The city doesn’t have a town square as some other citiesdo,” Zaragoza said. “The green space in the front of CityHall will be our town square.”

The complex will consist of two buildings. One will serveas the main city hall building to house council chambers,administration offices, fire, public safety and the city clerk,as well as finance and IT. The other structure, roughly28,000 sq. ft. (2,601.3 sq m), will house the city’s police andcourts.

BL Harbert is serving as construction manager. StephenRiley, senior project manager said the project is going well.

“Work is 40 percent complete,” Riley said. “Ongoingwork on the new city hall building includes almost com-pleted steel erection, ongoing truss erection, exterior metalframing and mechanical, electrical and plumbing rough inon the first floor. Steel erection is almost finished on thepolice building, with work continuing on truss erection andCMU block installation.

Site work began in August of 2014, and foundations andslab on grade placements are complete.

“The project included demolition of a Food World build-ing and existing restaurant known as Joe’s Ranch House. Asmall amount of asbestos abatement was required at theJoe’s Ranch House building. Demolition work was per-formed by Tomlin Excavating. The demo work began inearly April of 2014 and was completed in July.”

Construction includes the widening of Mayland Lane, anadjacent city street. This portion of the work is half com-plete. Additionally, the job includes alteration of the existingentryway into the new Municipal Complex from Hwy 31.

“The project’s location presents coordination challengeswhich have been overcome through constant coordinationefforts and continuous communication,” Riley said. “It’sdirectly adjacent to an active shopping plaza and the resi-dential neighborhood. Deliveries to the site are coordinated,and the team works hard to ensure all parties are informed ofthe ongoing and upcoming work.”

Riley said outdoor conditions are always a factor on con-struction projects. His team has worked to overcome anyadverse weather incurred, and used weekends to make up fordelays during the week.

Veterans Landscaping Company Inc. was selected to han-dle major site work. John McLendon, project coordinator ofVeterans Landscaping Company, said multi-prime construc-tion has proven challenging, along with the completion dateand schedule, the mall site for the size of the new buildings

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Construction of the more than $20 million City Hall Complex is well underway in the Birmingham, Ala., suburbof Vestavia Hills.

Site work began in August of 2014, and foundationsand slab on grade placements are complete.

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As Vestavia Hills Grows, So Does Need for New City Hall

and performing tasks near an existing shop-ping center. Crews were on site in August2014 and should be finished by July.

Major earthwork and storm drainagework has already been completed, withexisting paving currently being removed. Itwill be replaced from the U.S. 31 entranceinto the existing parking lot to the new areasfor parking at City Hall and the police sta-tion.

Crews were responsible for the demoli-tion of existing paving, drainage piping, curband gutter and sidewalks. Excavation fromthe site totaled 7,000 cu. yds. (5,351.8 cu m)of dirt. Import fill to construct the new build-ing pad totaled 12,000 cu. yds. (9,174.7 cum).

Equipment used has included a KomatsuPC 300 excavator, a Komatsu D61 and D65dozer for site excavation, and a Komatsu PC210 excavator for the demolition of pave-ment and storm sewer installation.

Some of the materials being used byVulcan Landscaping crews include 18 to 24in. (45.7 to 60.9 cm) reinforced concretepipe, 48 to 60 in. (121.9 to 152.4 cm) diam-eter precast concrete structures, 6 to 15 in.(15.2 to 38.1 cm) HDPE piping and 1,500liner ft. (457.2 m) of storm drain piping.

Birmingham-based Williams BlackstockArchitects designed the space.

“The overall vision is a community-based, legacy development of milestoneimportance for the city, which will set thecourse for continued redevelopment of theHighway 31 commercial corridor that runs

through the city,” said Stephen Allen, princi-pal of Williams Blackstock . “The new facil-ity will serve various functional needs fordecades to come in two buildings that are sit-uated in a city park setting to create muchdesired civic outdoor space that will be usedfor various functions, gatherings and festi-vals.”

One of the biggest obstacles for the designteam was the project site, which is split intotwo distinct areas by a steeply sloping rockwall that could not be removed in a cost-effective manner that fit the budget parame-ters.

“The site constraint led to developing theproject needs into two buildings linked bylarge outdoor spaces,” said Allen. “The cityhall building includes a grand civic lawn atthe lower level with outdoor steps andamphitheater that lead to an upper lawn serv-ing as the front door to the police building.”

The project is comprised of two buildingsin a park-like setting to house all city-relatedfunctions. City hall features a stacked stoneand precast concrete exterior and a two-storylobby to greet citizens. It includes areas forall administrative functions, along withspace to celebrate city history, ongoing cityevents and art shows, and a sports hall offame. A covered walk link connects thelower and upper lawns.

The police structure includes space for acourtroom, magistrate, holding facility andall administrative offices. The new con-struction also will allow for public recordsaccess. In addition, a police desk sergeantwill provide 24-hour service for community

needs.Sustainability also was a consideration

during the design process.“There are numerous features that focus

on energy-efficiency and long-term effec-tiveness of material use with the vision ofcreating a 50 to 100 year building,” saidAllen. “The mechanical system includesenergy recovery ventilators and the lightingsystems are fully automated with variablecontrol systems.”

“The exterior materials and large greenspaces of the site play a major role in creat-ing an overall character and image to a build-ing that houses a diverse set of spaces withhighly technical needs. This ‘heart of thecommunity’ development conveys thatVestavia Hills is a vibrant city with a for-ward-looking vision and distinct, highlydesirable character and quality of lifeamongst surrounding metropolitan munici-palities.”

Jeff Downes, city manager of VestaviaHills said the city has continued to grow.

“The city of Vestavia Hills was incorpo-rated in 1950 and continues to grow as a city.The city’s administrative, court, police andfire departments have shared approximately30,000 square feet with little growth in spacesince the 1980s. The operational effective-ness and efficiency will grow as more spaceand better planned space is added.”

The new facility will allow more appro-priately designed IT space, the ability fornew audio visual capability and an emer-gency operations center.

“The site topography helped facilitate the

thought process,” said Downes. “Outside ofthat, the two buildings have distinctly differ-ent users, those users’ needs and clientele.They are designed to effectively handle thecustomers who utilize each set of depart-ments. Also, the views from the new site andability to handle traffic concerns were fac-tors in the site location, as well as the abilityto catalyze development along a major com-mercial corridor.”

More than $2 million of project costs arebeing allocated for site and landscapingimprovements. Since Vestavia Hills does nothave a distinct downtown, this investmentoffers a town square concept that can be uti-lized for community building events.

The project budget, including land acqui-sition costs, is $22 million. A combination ofbond issue proceeds and general fundreserves were used to fund the project.

“We are so excited to make this move.Vestavia residents will experience a modern,robust facility that will help build communi-ty spirit and governmental efficiency andeffectiveness,” said Downes.

The development of Vestavia Hills as aresidential suburb began back in 1946, whendeveloper Charles Byrd planned a subdivi-sion on the southern edge of ShadesMountain. It was incorporated as a separatecity in 1950, and has experienced rapiddevelopment and annexation over the years.

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The complex will consist of two buildings. One will serve as the main city hall build-ing to house council chambers, administration offices, fire, public safety and thecity clerk, as well as finance and IT. The other structure, roughly 28,000 sq. ft.(2,601.3 sq m), will house the city’s police and courts

Some of the materials being used by Vulcan Landscaping crews include 18 to 24 in.(45.7 to 60.9 cm) reinforced concrete pipe, 48 to 60 in. (121.9 to 152.4 cm) diameterprecast concrete structures, 6 to 15 in. (15.2 to 38.1 cm) HDPE piping and 1,500liner ft. (457.2 m) of storm drain piping.

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The Alabama State Department of Transportationreceived bids for transportation-related improvementprojects.

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Counties: Limestone and MorganContract ID: 20141107001Project: Resurfacing and traffic stripe.Location: On I-65 from 0.6 mi. south of the SR-36 over-pass to 1.1 mi. south of I-565.Contractors and Bid Amounts:

• Reed Contracting Services Inc. — $6,630,884• Wiregrass Construction Company Inc. — $6,781,719

County: BaldwinContract ID: 20141107004Project: Resurfacing, guardrail, traffic stripe and signalupgrades.Location: On I-10 from the Bayway Bridge to SR-59 inLoxley.Contractors and Bid Amounts:

• Mobile Asphalt Company LLC — $14,831,751• H. O. Weaver & Sons Inc. — $14,898,428• John G. Walton Construction Company Inc. —

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Counties: Baldwin and MobileContract ID: 20141107006Project: Bridge repairs.Location: On bridges over the Delta River on I-65.Contractors and Bid Amounts:

• Scott Bridge Company Inc. — $14,101,156• M & J Construction Company of Pinellas County —

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County: CoffeeContract ID: 20141107008Project: Roadway extension (grade, drain, base, pave andbridge).Location: On SR-203 from the Whitewater Creek Bridgeto the Junction of SR-12.Contractors and Bid Amounts:

• Newell Roadbuilders Inc. — $22,662,339• Grady Ralls & Sons Inc. — $23,369,121• W. S. Newell & Sons Inc. — $23,947,314• Eutaw Construction Company Inc. — $25,498,701• Phoenix Construction Services Inc. — $27,283,633

Counties: Limestone and MadisonContract ID: 20141107010Project: Widening, resurfacing, and traffic stripe.Location: On CR-3 from the intersection of CR-1036 tothe Madison city limits.Contractors and Bid Amounts:

• Reed Contracting Services Inc. — $8,237,165• Carcel & G. Construction LLC — $8,346,014• Wiregrass Construction Company Inc. — $8,786,467

County: MadisonContract ID: 20141107012Project: Grade, drain, base, pave, and traffic signals.Location: On CR-7 (Zierdt Road) from CR-11 (MartinRoad) to Madsion Boulevard.Contractors and Bid Amounts:

• S J & L General Contractor LLC — $4,700,421• Reed Contracting Services Inc. — $4,786,214• Carcel & G. Construction LLC — $5,662,082• Wiregrass Construction Company Inc. — $5,823,319

County: ChambersContract ID: 20141107015Project: Bridge replacement and approaches.Location: On CR-258 at Whatley Creek andChikasanoxee Creek northwest of Five Points.Contractors and Bid Amounts:

• G. W. Norrell Contracting Company Inc. — 1,177,000• Murphree Bridge Corporation — $1,215,119• F & W Construction Company Inc. — $1,248,806• McInnis Construction LLC — $1,291,437

Counties: Fayette and MarionContract ID: 20141107018Project: Bridge replacement and approaches.Location: On CR-36 over Luxapallila west of Winfield.Contractors and Bid Amounts:

• The Bridge Builders of Alabama LLC — $1,131,328• Riley Bridge Company Inc. — $1,176,811• Glasgow Construction Company Inc. — $1,337,005• Wright Brothers Construction Company Inc. —

$1,399,168• Ikaros LLC — $1,600,000

County: CullmanContract ID: 20141107023Project: Resurfacing and traffic stripe.Location: On CR-1101 from the Lawrence County Line tothe intersection of SR-157.Contractors and Bid Amounts:

• Good Hope Contracting Company Inc. — $1,134,665• Wiregrass Construction Company Inc. — $1,279,771

County: ClarkeContract ID: 20141107025Project: Resurfacing and traffic stripe.Location: On CR-27, A Street, and a portion of ChurchStreet in Grove Hill.Contractors and Bid Amounts:

• H. O. Weaver & Sons Inc. — $1,215,379• Mobile Asphalt Company LLC — $1,286,007

County: WalkerContract ID: 20141107028Project: Resurfacing and traffic stripe.Location: On 9th Avenue from the junction of 16th Streetwest to SR-5 in Jasper.Contractors and Bid Amounts:

• Cornerstone Civil Contractors LLC — $1,067,679• Dunn Construction Company Inc. — 1,388,642• Carcel & G. Construction LLC — $1,430,642

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