Resolution setting a public hearing for 7:00 p.m. on November 28, 2022, on the plans, specifications, form of contract, and cost estimate for the Spin Lofts – 21st Avenue Improvements.  Project # CD23-03A & B

In 2009, the City began acquisition and demolition of structures on the three acres of land located at 21st Avenue and South 6th Street utilizing Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Neighborhood Stabilization (NSP) funds. The properties were considered blighted and/or in foreclosure at the time.

In January 2022, the City issued an updated RFP for the redevelopment of the three acres. Arch Icon submitted a two phase proposal called Spin Lofts with a total of 80 multi-family rental units to be built over a period of up to four years. Phase 1 includes a 4-story building with 50 units with a unit mix of one-, two- and four- bedrooms for low to moderate income families in the area.

On March 10, 2022, the City was awarded a grant from U.S. Representative Axne in the amount of $904,336.  The City applied for the funding to construct improvements at 21st Avenue and South 6th Street, making it ready for development. The project will reconstruct 21st Avenue, east of South 6th Street and prepare the site for building construction, including a significant volume of fill to raise the site approximately three feet.  

Initially, Project A and Project B were designed as separate projects. On September 29, 2022, only one non-responsive bid was received for the fill and sanitary sewer improvement portion of the project.  After rejecting that bid, it was decided to combine the two scopes into a single bid package to attract more interest and hopefully receive competitive bids.  This project includes both the site improvements and the paving and storm sewer for 21st Avenue.  

The project was included in the FY23 CIP with a budget of $900,000 in Federal funds.

Approval of this resolution to set a public hearing. This project will provide the fill and sanitary sewer for the redevelopment site and reconstruct 21st Avenue, east of South 6th Street.