Title
Authorization to enter into a license with Steel & Spark, LLC for the installation of Temporary Structures for Activation of City-Owned Lots in Downtown Phoenix (Ordinance S-49226)
Description
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a license and other agreements as necessary with Steel & Spark, LLC. for the installation of temporary structures on vacant City-owned property in downtown Phoenix between Jan. 1, 2023, and Jun. 30, 2023. Further request authorization for the City Treasurer to accept all necessary funds related to this item. No impact to the General Fund.
Report
Summary
The Community and Economic Development Department (CEDD) manages three City-owned parcels in the heart of the Roosevelt Row Arts District in downtown Phoenix, on 2nd Street, north of Roosevelt Street. The parcels have been vacant since 2007 until they were developed as a temporary parking lot in 2016. CEDD is seeking to activate these lots so that they may contribute to the vitality of the downtown community. The installation of the temporary structures manufactured by a local downtown business, Steel & Spark LLC., has been identified as a solution to create short term activation of the site.
Steel & Spark, LLC. manufactures SPARKBOXES, which are building structures made from repurposed shipping containers. The company has several successful installations in the City of Phoenix, including living spaces for residential back yards, to larger commercial developments such as The Churchill, located at the northeast corner of 1st Street and McKinley Street. The interior space of SPARKBOXES can be used for a variety of uses, such as living space, retail or restaurant space, art galleries, and many more.
The Community and Economic Development Department requests authorization to enter into a license to install these temporary structures on the three City-owned lots in downtown Phoenix to allow for a rotation of pop-up uses that will support the local downtown community and economy. Steel & Spark, LLC will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, and programming of the site.
Contract Term
The term of the license is between Jan. 1, 2023 through Jun. 30, 2023.
Financial Impact
The license fee will be based on market rent and/or other valuable consideration, and any fees received will go into the City's Downtown Community Reinvestment Fund.
Location
1016, 1020, and 1024 N. 2nd St.
Council District: 7
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Ginger Spencer and the Community and Economic Development Department.