Res 2016-10 Authorizing RFP for Arch Serv for Civic Complex
RESOLUTION NO. 2016 - 10
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING STAFF TO DISTRIBUTE A REQUEST FOR
PROPOSAL (RFP) FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR A CIVIC COMPLEX TO
BE CONSIDERED FOR THE FORMER COLUMBIA ARENA SITE AT 7011
UNIVERSITY AVENUE
WHEREAS, on September 28, 2015, the City Council selected the site of the former Columbia
Arena as the potential location for a new civic complex to include a City Hall, Police Station,
Fire Station, Public Works Facility, and public gathering space; and
WHEREAS, staff has completed the necessary due diligence to allow information about
environmental and geotechnical conditions to be known; and
WHEREAS, the City Council, Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Planning Commission,
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, Staff and Citizens have provided input into desired
complex theme; and
WHEREAS, Request for Proposal (RFP) has been prepared to be distributed; and
WHEREAS, Cost of the future complex can only be accurately defined by taking the next step to
design and engineer the complex; and
WHEREAS, the final determination as to whether or not to build this civic complex will be
determined by cost, once all factors relating to cost are known; and
WHEREAS, engaging an architectural firm to complete the design and cost analysis necessary
can be accomplished through first distributing an RFP for firm selection; and
WHEREAS, selection of the preferred architectural firm can be greatly aided through the use of
an RFP process;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council authorizes staff to distribute a
Request for Proposal For Architectural Services for a Civic Complex to include : A City Hall,
Police Station, Fire Station, Public Works Garage, and public gathering space to potentially be
built at 7011 University Avenue.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEYTHIS
25TH DAY OF JANUARY 2016.
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SCOTT J. LUND - MAYOR
ATTEST:
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DEBRA A. SKOGEN - CITY CLERK