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Resolution to Inform Next Steps Regarding the City Property Located at Ashley and William
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Whereas, A 2019 City analysis identified the City Property located at Ashley and William as a site with high development potential which could include a mixed-income, mixed-use site;
Whereas, On April 17, 2023, during the City Administrator’s budget presentation the Administrator suggested to the City Council that the City Property located at Ashley and William should be explored for potential development;
Whereas, The City has received demonstrated interest in the property, including the submission of an unsolicited proposal for future possible development of the site;
Whereas, Council wishes to express its gratitude to the City Administrator and staff for their work to date, and for exercising due diligence in response to receiving an unsolicited proposal; and
Whereas, Council’s deliberations regarding the development of this site will benefit from understanding the City’s needs and potential uses of the property;
RESOLVED, That City Council directs the City Administrator to prepare a written communication for Council outlining his recommendations (1) for the best use of this property to support the City’s needs and goals, and (2) potential process(es) to move forward, whether it be an outright sale, RFP, or another process yet to be determined; and
RESOLVED, That City Council directs the City Administrator to inform the interested developer who brought the unsolicited proposal that Council will deliberate the best process to move forward, and that Council encourages them to respond to any future RFPs that may be issued for the site.
Sponsored by: Councilmembers Radina, Briggs, and Eyer