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Development of RFP for purpose of negotiated land sale
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SUBMITTED BY: Martha Barberio, Economic Development Director
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SUMMARY STATEMENT:
Mayor Scheidt, Council Member Devens and Council Member Moore met with the Assistant City Manager and City Manager to discuss tasks/goals for Economic Diversification Commission related to housing and downtown development. At the February 1, 2022 City Council meeting, council approved the goals/tasks for the commission to work on. These are also a part of the goals that the commission worked on last year for themselves.
The group came up with 3 tasks/goals for the Economic Diversification Commission.
? Provide recommendation on housing incentive plan COMPLETED
Provide recommendation on development of former Landshark and Pipeline properties, including development of RFP for purpose of negotiated land sale. The development of RFPs for the Landshark and Pipeline properties shall be completed within a six -month period. The goal of the EDC in the creation of the RFP for both properties should be to contribute to the overall economic development of the community. Proposals should reflect an overall plan for the properties (as contemplated by Valdez City Ordinance 4.04.70-Sale by Negotiation). Attached is the RFP that we would like to work on this evening. TONIGHT'S WORK SESSION ITEM
? Long term goal of the EDC will be studying and making recommendations on housing affordability in Valdez. All topics related to City incentives for affordable housing need more in-depth study, including development of City owned land (including construction of infrastructure), developer incentives, utilization of special improvement districts, and pursuit of Alaska Housing Finance Corporation grant funding. FUTURE
Nathan Duval, Assistant City Manager & Capital Facilities Director has provided ...
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