STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Government Performance & Financial Management
AGENDA DATE: October 26, 2022
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Office of Procurement Services
EXECUTIVE: Jack Ireland
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SUBJECT
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Authorize the recommended most advantageous proposal submitted for City Solicitation BVZ22-00019439 (Request for Proposals for the development of City-owned vacant properties addressed as 3011-3039 South Lancaster Road) with UCR Development Services LLC, most advantageous proposer of three - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
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BACKGROUND
On May 26, 2022, the City of Dallas released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for commercial development of approximately 1.23 acres of vacant City-owned property located at 3011-3039 South Lancaster Road (the "site") generally located at the northwest corner of South Lancaster Road and East Corning Avenue.
In releasing the RFP, the City sought commercial development proposals for the site that can achieve the following objectives:
* applies an urban design approach that complements the scale and character of the surrounding area, while respecting the existing context, features, assets, and elements
* aligns with the City's (a) conceptual site plan for the site and (b) plans, policies, and goals including those established by the ForwardDallas Comprehensive Plan, the Lancaster Corridor Station Area Plan, TOD TIF District Project Plan, and Urban Design Guidelines for Projects Located in City of Dallas TIF Districts
* leverages the City's financial investment for development of the site in a public-private partnership while respecting the vitality and quality of the surrounding neighborhood with priority given to projects that include sit-down restaurant uses, and/or include a retail use (e.g. bank) that is underrepresented in the neighborhood surrounding the site
A four-member committee from the following departments reviewed and evaluated t...
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