[2024-1 RFQ Forest School Redevelopment.pdf] CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED RESOLUTION NO. 2024 - 1 By: Mayor Jones A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TO SOLICIT STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS (S.O.Q.) FROM QUALIFIED REDEVELOPMENT FIRMS TO FACILITATE THE REDEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER FOREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROPERTY SITE INTO SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, FOLLOWING APPROVAL OF THE BOARD OF CONTROL, TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT UPON REVIEW AND SELECTION OF S.O.Q.s. WHEREAS, Chapter 112 (Personal Service Contracts) outlines procedure for the City of North Olmsted to solicit Statements of Qualification (S.O.Q.) from qualified individuals or firms, which process allows for competitive proposals based on relative qualifications and allows the Board of Control to select the best qualified personal service provider; and WHEREAS, it is determined that the City of North Olmsted presently lacks sufficient housing options for, among others, empty nesters as well as young professionals; and WHEREAS, the City seeks a development partner to work with the City to co- create a compelling, new neighborhood on the former Forest Elementary School site to address housing needs; WHEREAS, Director of Economic and Community Development requests that this Council authorize the process outlined in Chapter 112 of the North Olmsted Codified Ordinances to solicit S.O.Q.s to select a development firm that will bring a creative mix of housing product with the ability to fill gaps that exist in the current housing market in North Olmsted; and WHEREAS, in accordance with the recommendation of the Director of Economic and Community Development, it is the desire of this Council to authorize and initiate the S.O.Q. process to select a firm to work with the City to reimagine and redevelop the surplus City property formerly known as Forest Elementary School in order to address housing needs within the City of North Olmsted and establishing innovative and much- needed housing options, and upon selection of the best qualified firm by the Board of Control, to authorize the Mayor to enter into a contract for such services. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED, COUNTY OF CUYAHOGA, AND STATE OF OHIO: 2 SECTION 1: That the Director of Economic and Community Development be and he is hereby authorized to solicit or invite Statements of Qualification (S.O.Q.) from qualified firms to present residential redevelopment concepts and plans to the City of North Olmsted for the Forest Elementary School site based on specifications now on file in his office, and that, upon approval by the Board of Control, the Mayor is hereby authorized to enter into an agreement for such services with the most qualified firm to provide the services at a price that is fair and reasonable to the City. SECTION 2: That this Resolution shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law upon its passage and approval by the Mayor. PASSED: ________________________ First Reading: _______________ Second Reading: _______________ Third Reading: _______________ Committee: __________________ ATTEST: _____________________________ __________________________ BEATRICE TAYLOR LOUIS J. BROSSARD Clerk of Council President of Council APPROVED: _____________________ APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM: _______________________________ /s/ Michael R. Gareau, Jr._________ MAYOR NICOLE DAILEY JONES MICHAEL R. GAREAU, JR. Director of Law