5-Attachment 3 - Summit Avenue Properties - Phase I ESA - signed (unlocked).pdf

This is a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) document for Summit Avenue Properties, prepared in support of the City of Fort Worth's Downtown Library design services project located on the 900 Block of Summit Street in Fort Worth, Texas. The ESA evaluates environmental conditions at the proposed library site, which will require the demolition of three existing structures, associated retaining walls, and existing parking areas as part of the project scope. The approximately 22,000 to 30,000 square foot library is planned with community rooms, storage, and multipurpose spaces, with a construction budget of approximately $25,000,000. The environmental assessment is a critical preliminary document that identifies potential hazardous materials and environmental liabilities that must be addressed during the demolition and site restoration phases, which are to be coordinated with the overall Downtown Library design and incorporated into the project construction documents.

The Phase I ESA serves as a foundational due diligence document to assess environmental risks and inform the design and construction planning process. The findings from this assessment are essential for the selected architectural design firm to coordinate demolition limits, utility impacts, hazardous materials requirements, and site sequence with the City of Fort Worth. This environmental evaluation directly supports the competitive bidding process for qualified general contractors and ensures that environmental compliance and remediation, if necessary, are properly integrated into the project budget and timeline. The assessment is critical for establishing baseline environmental conditions and identifying any contamination or hazardous materials that may impact construction scheduling, costs, and sustainability goals for the Downtown Library project.