City of Milwaukee - File #: T354

• File #: T354
• Version: 0
• Type: Travaux Resolution
• Status: In Commission
• File created: 10/4/2024
• In control: TRAVAUX INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
• On agenda: 10/10/2024
• Title: Resolution authorizing the execution and delivery of an Owner’s Representation Agreement with Kinship MKE, Inc. for the construction of a Community Food Center at 421 East Locust Street
• Sponsors: THE CHAIR

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result	Tally
10/10/2024	0	TRAVAUX INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS	Minutes note: Scott Simon, Travaux’s Vice President of Business Development, stated that the documents provided with the agenda were drafts and not yet completed but will be for the November meeting. Staff suggested continuing with the presentation and holding the resolution until the final document can be brought to the Board. Vincent Noth, Executive Director at Kinship Community Food Center, gave a presentation on the organization, formerly known as Riverwest Food Pantry, and explained the proposed use for 421 East Locust Street as a food pantry, kitchen, training and community center. Mr. Simon added that other proposals were considered for the purchase of the vacant lot, however, Kinship was the participant chosen who Travaux will be working with. HACM’s Board approved the sale of the lot to Kinship MKE, Inc. at their October 9th meeting. Directors discussed the financing for the development, the structure of the organization, other food distribution locations in Wisconsin, and how long the organization has been operating. Director Crosby made a motion to hold over T354, seconded by Director Guszkowski, there being no objections, this motion carried.

Number

354

Version

Original

Reference

Sponsor

The President

Title

Resolution authorizing the execution and delivery of an Owner’s Representation Agreement with Kinship MKE, Inc. for the construction of a Community Food Center at 421 East Locust Street

Analysis

Body

WHEREAS, the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee proposes to enter into an Offer to Purchase and related documents and instruments with Kinship MKE, Inc. (“Kinship”) to allow construction of a new Community Food Center adjacent to Holton Terrace located at 421 East Locust Street, Milwaukee, WI.; and

WHEREAS, Kinship requires Owner’s Representation services for the construction of the new Community Food Center; and

WHEREAS, Travaux, Inc. (“Travaux”) submitted a proposal for providing Owner’s Representation services to Kinship; and

WHEREAS, Kinship has approved Travaux’s proposal and the parties have negotiated an Owner’s Representation Agreement; and

WHEREAS, a copy of the Owner’s Representation Agreement is on file with the Secretary;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Directors Travaux that they hereby authorize execution and delivery of an Owner’s Representation Agreement with Kinship; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the proper Officers of Travaux are hereby authorized and directed to execute the Owner’s Representation Agreement in substantially the form on file with the Secretary on behalf of Travaux or in such form as may be approved by the President; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that if any extensions of the time for performance or any change orders are required, the Officers of Travaux may administratively approve such requests without further action by the Board of Directors of Travaux; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all acts previously performed relative to this matter by Travaux staff hereby are approved ratified and confirmed in all respects.

Requestor

Drafter

Housing Management, 10/4/2024