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Downtown Development Project Update and Presentation - Update from the architect (HOK) on the City Hall and Parking Deck Design, Discussion of Proposed Additional Project Elements, Proposed Master Project Resolution, Proposed First Amendment to the Master Development Agreement and Discussion on the Financing of the City and CRA Obligations for the Downtown
(Fiscal Impact: N/A)
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(Staff Contact: Suzette Sibble/Nguyen Tran)
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Summary Explanation/Background:
We are pleased to present a more detailed update on the Downtown Project. The architect (HOK) will provide an update on the design of the new City Hall and Parking Deck after receiving community input at the E. Pat Larkins Center on April 15th and from the City Commission and CRA Board at the joint workshop on April 22nd. It should be noted that the architects will be hosting a second community meeting at the Emma Lou Civic Center on May 7th at 6pm for additional input.
In addition, we will discuss the financial components of this important project, to include discussion of drafts of financing documents for the City and CRA approved obligations under the Master Development Agreement (MDA) that the CRA Board and/or City Commission will be required to approve on May 14th.
As discussed at the recent joint meeting on April 7th and again at the joint workshop on April 22nd, the City/CRA and the Developer have been working closely with Commissioner Perkins and community stakeholders to facilitate incorporating additional project elements into the new Downtown that are important to elevating the northwest district of our community. This will be an opportunity to provide any additional input relating to these additional project elements, as well as giving City/CRA staff input regarding the draft Master Project Resolution and the draft First Amendment to the Master Development Agreement.
No approvals are being requested at the April 30th Joint Meeting. At a Special City Commission/CRA Boa...
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