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Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing a professional services agreement with Gateway Planning Group, Inc., for the development of a form-based code for the Downtown Redevelopment Plan in the amount not to exceed $49,000 (Director of Planning and Development)
Background:
Approval of this resolution will authorize a professional services agreement with Gateway Planning Group, Inc. for a revision to our Zoning Ordinance creating a form based code within the Downtown Redevelopment Area.
The city has a vision to create a downtown that will be a centerpiece for the City of League City. The plan will be to create a pedestrian centric downtown district that centers on Park Avenue and Main Street (FM 518) and spans between State Highway 3 and Iowa Avenue. Within this redevelopment area, a form based code will be adopted that prescribe structures location, design, and balance with the surrounding area. Gateway Planning will develop the form-based code with input from City Staff, Boards and Commissions, and the public.
The form-based code will be based on the vision set forth by the City for the redevelopment of Downtown and will consider concerns and suggestions raised throughout the project.
Gateway Planning has submitted a proposal to create the form based code required in an amount not to exceed $49,000, which includes the following tasks:
Task 1: Project Organization + Kick-off
A. Kick-off meeting to confirm consultant team and city staff coordination.
Deliverable: Critical Path Timeline for project, Structure/Outline of zoning $ 3,500
Task 2: Data Collection, Background Review + Analysis
A. Collection of new data regarding GIS and parcel information, MTP, FEMA
and other data required for proper mapping of the downtown area, mapping
for base analysis and coordinate updates since 2014 analysis of downtown.
B. Mapping of regulating plan ...
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