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300 and 500 Blocks of East Main St. Redevelopment - Update on the Selection Process for Development Partner(s) and Discussion of Next Steps (20min)
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Date of BOCC Meeting: July 8, 2019
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The Board is requested to receive an update from the University of North Carolina School of Government’s Development Finance Initiative on the 300 and 500 Block of East Main Street Redevelopment.
Interviews of the (3) short-listed firms were recently held on June 27 & 28, 2019 and the purpose of this update (Update #9) is to discuss the next steps of the selection process with the BOCC, receive input if appropriate and update the public on the process.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: This project is in accordance with Strategic Plan Goal 4 - Environmental Stewardship and Community Prosperity particularly Strategy 4.2C - Regional Planning: Participate in smart growth practices and support regional planning partnerships to promote a high quality of life for all.
Resource Persons: Sarah Odio, Project Manager, DFI; Marcia Machado-Perritt, Associate Director, DFI; Peri Manns, ASLA, LEED GA, Deputy Director of Engineering and Environmental Services; Jay Gibson, P.E., General Manager - Goal 4
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board receive the update and provide input to DFI and County staff if appropriate.
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County Manager: ____________________________