Title
108 State Request for Proposals Update
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Receive a briefing and engage in discussion about the Request for Proposals received for City owned Property at 108 State Avenue NE and provide feedback to staff on a preferred method to advance the project.
Report
Issue:
Whether to receive a briefing and engage in discussion about the Request for Proposals received for City owned Property at 108 State Avenue NE and provide feedback to staff on a preferred method to advance the project.
Staff Contact:
Mike Reid, Economic Development Director, Office of Community Vitality, 360.753.8591
Presenter(s):
Mike Reid, Economic Development Director
Background and Analysis:
On February 28, 2023, staff led Council through a discussion of their priorities and objectives for find a partner to activate the City owned building at 108 State Ave in downtown Olympia.
The presentation and discussion covered the following items:
1. Identify RFP Development and Review Team
2. Due diligence and background materials
3. Project timeline/process
4. Confirm areas of Council consensus
5. Project Vision Statement
6. Recommended review criteria and submittal requirements
Council reached consensus on the following vision statement and elements of a successful project:
Project Vision: An active historic building that increases pedestrian activity and creates a lasting and unique destination in our downtown core.
Elements of a successful project are:
* Historic building and key location are an integral part of the use of the space.
* City is able to retain ownership of the building while achieving the objective of a successful tenant that achieves the project vision.
* City would like to see an emphasis on partnerships between public, private, and nonprofits.
* The Downtown Strategy, specifically the character area designation of the "Capital to Market District" is the guide for the ...
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