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Historic Plaza and Square Renovation <br /> Paris, Texas <br /> <br />II. Relevant Project Experience and References <br /> <br />ARCH1TEXAS <br />Hill County Courthouse Restoration - Hillsboro, Texas 1993 - 1999 <br />National Register of Historic Places, Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, State Archeological Landmark <br />Phased master plan and full architectural services through construction for historic 1891 county <br />courthouse that was severely damaged by fire. Scope of work included restoration of the courthouse <br />grounds aris coordination of fund-raising activities to achieve a $10,000,000 goal. The project received a <br />$3,000,000 grant from the ISTEA program. Phase 1 exterior restoration and structural stabilization was <br />completed in 1996 for $3.8 million. Phase I1 interior rehabilitation was completed April 1999 for $4.7 <br />million. Phase lII is in the fundraising stage. <br /> Total Project Estimated Cost: $10 million <br /> Phase I Estimated Cost: $3,750,000; Bid Amount: $3,479,000; Completion Cost: $3,636,900 <br /> Phase li Estimated Cost: $4,900,000; Bid Amount: $4,800,000; Completion Cost: $4,975,000 <br /> Project Architects - ARCH1TEXAS, Craig Melde/Principal-in-Charge; Larry Irsik/Project Manager <br /> Reference - County Attorney Mark Pratt, P. 0. Box 457, Hillsboro, TX (254) 582- 4047 <br /> <br />Ellis County Courthouse - Waxahachie, Texas 1996 - Current <br />National Register of Historic Places, Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, State Archeological Landmark <br />Phased restoration master plan and full architectural services through construction for historic 1896 <br />J. Riely Gordon designed county courthouse restoration and courthouse grounds. Phase I scope of work <br />completed in December 1999 included restoration of the exterior sandstone tower, slate roof and <br />ornamental sheet metal. Phase II restoration will include rehabilitation for county office, county <br />courtroom, visitor's center and restoration of the sandstone, window and door restoration, and complete <br />interior. <br />Project Restoration Budget Estimated: $8.8 million <br />Phase 1 Estimated Cost: $2.1 million Bid Amount: $1,628,243; Complection Cost: $1,654,717 <br />Phase III Estimated Cost: $6.5 million <br />Project Architect - ARCHITEXAS, Craig Melde/Principal-in-Charge, Larry Irsik/Project Manager <br />Reference - County Judge Al Cornelius, Ellis County, 200 East Franklin, Waxahachie, TX (972) 923- <br />5000 <br /> <br /> ARCHITEXAS also prepared a Master Plan and Historic Structures Report that met the guidelines for the <br /> Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program for the historic 1896 courthouse. <br /> <br />ARCHITEXAS Team <br /> <br /> <br />