Explanation
Background: This legislation authorizes the expenditure of $38,410 from the General Fund to enter into a contract for professional services with Thomason & Associates. The primary objective of the work is to provide additional resources to historic commission applicants through three specific work elements:
· A list of "green" building materials and products that promote sustainability and meet historic preservation guidelines.
· A series of project "cut sheets" outlining appropriate designs for common requests, to guide applicants and facilitate project approvals.
· An updated list of "staff-approvable" items and accompanying documentation.
The consultant selection process was initiated through an RFP, issued in early May 2012. Seven submissions were received by the June 15, 2012 deadline. Submissions were evaluated by a committee comprised of two representatives of architectural review commissions and key staff from the Planning Division. Two firms were selected for follow up interviews and Thomason and Associates was selected. Thomason & Associates Preservation Planners Inc., contract compliance number 62-1137088, expires 6/14/2014.
Thomason and Associates will be assisted in the effort by Columbus based Hardlines Design Company. The consultant team will work with representatives of the Historic Resources Commission and the City's four area specific architectural review commissions (Brewery District, German Village, Italian Village and Victorian Village). Then Planning Division's Historic Preservation Office will provide project oversight. The City's architectural commissions have expressed significant interest in this project. Accordingly, this legislation is submitted as emergency in order to initiate the work as soon as possible.
Fiscal Impact: This legislation authorizes the expenditure of $38,410 from the General Fund.
Title
To authorize the Director of Development to enter into a contract with Thomason & Ass...
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