Title
Review Community Renewal Area Request for Proposal Document and Process
Recommended Action
City Manager Recommendation:
Review the updated RFP. Provide feedback and direction to staff on the next steps in the CRA process, and direct staff to proceed with next steps in the RFP process.
Report
Issue:
The CRA Resolution adopted by City Council on February 3, 2015, directed the City Manager to develop of an RFP document and process for City Council review and approval. The CERC has reviewed and approved the attached draft (Attachment 1) and recommends approval to City Council.
Staff Contact:
Keith Stahley, Director Community Planning and Development Director 360.753.8227
Presenter(s):
Keith Stahley, Director Community Planning and Development Director
Background and Analysis:
The CERC has continued to review and provide feedback to staff and the consultant team about the draft RFP since November of 2014. The latest edition is included as Attachment 1. This document responds to the feedback and direction provided by City Council at the May 16, 2015 Workshop and the CERC at their June 1, 2015 meeting. Notes from that meeting are included as Attachment 2 as well as a PowerPoint presentation (Attachment 3) that helps to graphically illustrate the results of the May 16, 2015 meeting and includes an updated project timeline.
There was a clear consensus at the May 16, 2015 Workshop that the RFP should focus on the Water Street area between 4th and 5th Avenue. As requested by the CERC at its April 22, 2015 meeting.
The updated RFP proposes using a modified approach to the solicitation and redevelopment process, which differs from a more typical RFP on a single site. The approach would involve seeking a private partner to engage in a redevelopment project within the Water Street Redevelopment Area as well as engaging in the City's Downtown Strategy process and master planning work for areas adjoining the Water Street Redevelopme...
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