Title
Authorization to Issue RFP for Sale and Development of City-Owned Property at 814 N. 5th Ave.
Description
Request authorization for the City Manager, or his designee, to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) to select a development team and begin negotiations for the sale and urban infill development of a City-owned property located at 814 N. 5th Ave.
Report
Summary
The City owns a vacant parcel (the Property) in the downtown Roosevelt Neighborhood, comprising approximately 7,000 square feet, or 0.16 acres, at 814 N. 5th Ave. The Property was purchased by the Neighborhood Services Department in the early 2000's with Community Development Block Grant funds to facilitate revitalization through blight elimination in the Roosevelt Neighborhood. In November 2005, the structure on the Property suffered severe fire damage and was subsequently demolished. An RFP process is necessary to facilitate compatible infill development and sale of the Property.
The proposed solicitation would be for the sale and development of the Property. Staff has commissioned an appraisal of the Property, which will be made available to proposers. The return to the City would be based on fair market value, and may include payments and other consideration that provide public benefit. The RFP would require proposers to provide a proposal guarantee with their proposals.
The RFP will include standard terms, conditions and other necessary requirements, and will include the following evaluation criteria:
1. Concept to Activate the Property 0-375 points
2. Financial Return to the City 0-325 points
3. Qualifications and Experience of Proposer 0-300 points
The RFP will be issued after a Roosevelt community feedback meeting and will remain open for at least 60 days. Responsive proposals will be evaluated by a diverse panel including City staff and community representatives. Following negotiations with recommended proposer(s), business terms will be presented to City Council for approval prior to entering into an agreement.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
This item was approved by the Sustainability, Housing, Efficiency and Neighborhoods Subcommittee on Feb. 21, 2017, by a vote of 4-0.
Public Outreach
A public meeting is scheduled for March 21, 2017, with the Roosevelt Action Association.
Location
The City-owned parcel is located at 814 N. 5th Ave., on the west side of 5th Avenue between McKinley and Roosevelt streets, in the Roosevelt Neighborhood in downtown Phoenix.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Managers Paul Blue and Deanna Jonovich, and the Community and Economic Development and Neighborhood Services departments.