II. Scope The opportunity for meaningful engagement and input from community members on the future of the Property is an important piece of a larger development effort in the City. This project builds on site redesign work and public input already completed at the Property. The selected consultant will be required to provide a conceptual development and implementation plan for the Property that incorporates previously completed work, new analyses, and community engagement results – to assist the redevelopment efforts of the City. Specific tasks of this project include: Task 1: Project Coordination Project coordination will consist of working with the assigned DNR project coordinator, Tom Coogan, and the City’s Director of Community Development, Kyle Kearns. This will include regular meetings to update and review work proposed, in process and completed. A schedule of meetings and deliverables will be discussed and determined by the selected consultant, the City and the DNR. The selected consultant and those identified above will be known as the Project Coordination Team. Task 2: Market Viability Evaluation Based on Reuse Options This task should be designed to help the City determine the economic feasibility of possible reuses for the Property, based on three reuse options specified in the Preliminary Reuse Assessment dated September 2024, that will meet the community’s health, environmental, and economic goals. Items to be considered include: • existing condition of the Property and surrounding land uses • community needs and potential new uses being considered for the Property • potential buyers of the Property, if any • consistency with existing community development plans • opportunities and constraints • existing level of support from City officials, residents, and other stakeholders • analysis of access to labor and markets • analysis of economic conditions in the City and surrounding area including market demand, vacancy rates and other factors • infrastructure needs • data gaps • historic preservation and cultural resources considerations • construction and infrastructure costs and feasibility Task 3: Community Engagement This task should be designed to gather community input on possible reuses for the Property and include at least two public meetings, ideally with virtual and in person options. DNR staff will assist with planning and coordinating public meetings. Key stakeholders and potentially interested parties should be invited to participate. Additional activities under this task may include: • Advertisement for meetings • development of outreach materials • a community needs assessment or survey • presentations and/or meetings with elected officials • a design charrette • social media presence and information-sharing posts • Ads in local newspapers and direct mailings
