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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT

Item No. 11.
For Meeting of: May 3, 2022

ITEM TITLE:Review of Request for Proposals for development of the property on the East side of South 3rd Street between East Walnut and East Spruce (across from the Law and Justice Building)
SUBMITTED BY:Sara Watkins, City Attorney
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
As part of the evaluation of City-owned properties, the City listed all properties that could be used for development of residential or mixed uses.  The property located across the street from the Law and Justice Building, which is currently parking lots and office space, could be used for such developments.  At your April 26, 2022 Council study session, a number of decisions were made regarding the vision of the development.  Attached is a draft RFP for development of the site that incorporates that discussion as well as some additional changes for your review.  After discussion, the Council may move to approve the RFP and direct staff to move forward with the RFP process for the property.
ITEM BUDGETED:
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:Neighborhood and Community Building
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL BY THE CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the RFP and direct staff to move forward with the RFP process for the property.
ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionUpload DateType
RFP4/28/2022Cover Memo