SUBJECT: Staff Report
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ULI TAP and RFP Next Steps Four Corners Area
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DEPARTMENT: Economic Development
PRESENTER: Ben Pratt, Economic Development Director
SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND OF SUBJECT MATTER:
We had a great experience with the Urban Land Institute's Technical Advisory Panel! Thanks to DRCOG for the grant, we believe there is tremendous value in the insights provided by the Panel. The video of their presentation and presentation materials at this link. We encourage everyone to watch the presentation and the follow up questions from the audience when they have a moment.
In anticipation of action items from the ULI TAP, and intending to build on the results of the TAP, Ben Pratt presented to the Board of Trustees on May 30, 2019, with a request for direction from the Board to issue an RFP for consulting assistance on a Four Corners master plan development and Unified Development Code review. We have received two submissions. Staff has reviewed both proposals and contacted other communities where the firms have worked to confirm the consulting firm's capability to deliver the scope of work and value of their products. These reviews indicate both firms are well qualified and have done good work in other Colorado communities.
Based on the submissions and evaluations, staff requests Board approval to negotiate and execute a contract with the top ranked firm, and if not successful in achieving a good cost/benefit, negotiate with the second ranked firm to execute a contract not to exceed $380,000, including all expenses. This funding is not currently included in the 2019 budget, so the Board would need to approve a budget amendment at a later date to appropriate the funding.
This contract would enable the Town implement the Urban Land Institute TAP's recommendations summarized below.
1. Allow development proposals to move forward efficiently and coordinate with Lumry, Regency, and Ranchwood on public improvements and development cohesion
2. Cond...
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