Title
Authorization to Issue RFP for Disposition of Land and Improvements Located at 1 S. 24th St.
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the sale and adaptive reuse of the real property and improvements located at 1 S. 24th St. (Site). Further request authorization for the City Manager, or his designee, to negotiate with the successful proposer.
Report
Summary
The City of Phoenix owns, and the Aviation Department operates, the Site. The Maricopa County Assessor parcel number of the Site is 121-62-041A. The area of the Site is approximately 1.55 acres and includes the vacant former First National Bank of Arizona building (Building), which is comprised of approximately 5,460 square feet, was designed by Kenneth Oberg, and was built in 1966. The Building is eligible for historic designation. Both the Aviation and Community and Economic Development departments have been contacted by several parties interested in developing the Site. Staff is recommending disposal of the Site because it is not needed for future Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport operations.
With City Council approval, the Community and Economic Development Department will issue an RFP that will allow interested parties to submit purchase offers for the Site. The successful proposer must include an adaptive reuse of the Building, including the existing parasols and drive-through structure, and be consistent with the City Council approved Reinvent Phoenix - Gateway Transit Oriented Development Policy Plan; historic preservation design guidelines; Secretary of the Interior Standards for Rehabilitation; and all other applicable rules, regulations, and guidelines. Offers to lease the Site are prohibited. As a matter of responsiveness to the RFP, each proposer must agree to pursue inclusion of the Site on the Phoenix Historic Property Register and execute an avigation easement as well as a 30-year conservation easement on the Site. The RFP will notify proposers that any agreement resulting from the RFP is subject to Federal Aviation Administration approval.
The appraised fair market value of the Site is $470,000, which will be the minimum purchase price. The return to the City will include the proposed purchase price and other consideration that provide public benefit. The RFP will include standard terms, conditions, and other necessary requirements. The evaluation criteria is:
- Concept to Activate the Site: 0-375 Points.
- Return to the City: 0-325 Points.
- Proposer’s Qualifications and Experience: 0-300 Points.
Responsive proposals will be evaluated by a diverse panel that includes City staff and community representatives.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
This item was recommended for approval by the Downtown, Aviation, Economy and Innovation Subcommittee on June 6, 2018 by a vote of 4-0.
Public Outreach
Staff presented to the Central City Village Planning Committee on May 14, 2018 and to the Historic Preservation Commission on May 21, 2018.
Location
1 S. 24th St.
Council District:8
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Deanna Jonovich and the Aviation and Community and Economic Development departments.