Number
240479
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution authorizing entering into a contract for planning, urban design, and market analysis services at the former Northridge Mall site in the City of Milwaukee, that will piggyback off the City of Milwaukee’s Department of Public Works’ master engineering and related consultant services contracts with Graef USA.
Analysis
Body
Whereas, on September 18, 2008, the Redevelopment Authority approved a resolution adopting a Procurement Policy and Procedural Manual that allows the Redevelopment Authority to piggyback off of a resulting contract if a competitive procurement was conducted by another governmental agency for a particular commodity or service; and
Whereas, Department of Public Works issued a Request for Qualifications in 2020, for professional master engineering and related consultant services and awarded a contract to Graef USA; and
Whereas, Graef USA previously provided planning and design services to the City of Milwaukee and the Redevelopment Authority in support of the Northwest Side Area Plan and the Granville Strategic Action Plan and Land Use Study, both of which include recommendations for the former Northridge Mall site; and
Whereas, the City of Milwaukee, through tax foreclosure, took ownership of the former Northridge Mall site, with addresses of 9009 N. Granville Station Road, 9101 N. Granville Station Road, and 8221 W. Northridge Mall Road, in January 2024; and
Whereas, the Redevelopment Authority has determined a need for additional planning and design services at the former Northridge Mall site; and
Whereas, Graef USA possesses expertise and specific knowledge of the project and is uniquely qualified to provide these services; and
Whereas, on behalf of the City of Milwaukee, the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee was awarded grant funds from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) to facilitate market interviews, community engagement, conduct research into the existing conditions of the project area, complete a market analysis, develop a general plan, and obtain technical assistance as the City looks to redevelop the former Northridge Mall site; and
Whereas, the planning and design services will be paid for using funds related to a WEDC. Capacity Building Grant awarded to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee for planning activities at the former Northridge Mall site; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee, that the Executive Director is hereby authorized to enter into a contract with Graef USA for such services.
Requestor
Drafter
David Misky July 11, 2024