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LGBTQIA + Community Center Resolution 20240814-022: Commission Meeting & Town Hall Presentation March 3, 2025 Christine Maguire | Redevelopment Division Manager Agenda I. Resolution 20240814-022 II. Background III. City Facility Assessment IV. Other Similar Efforts V. Cost order of Magnitude VI. Potential Next Steps 03/03/2025 2 Resolution 20240814-022  Conduct a feasibility study to determine potential properties that can host an LGBTQIA+ community center, considering accessibility, location, and capacity to meet community need  Establish task force with the LGBTQ Quality of Life (QOL) Advisory Commission o Identify opportunities for funding, including federal grants and public- private partnerships, to support the development and sustainability of the LGBTQIA+ Community Center o Should include all relevant community stakeholders  Report to Council & LGBTQ QOL Advisory Commission with findings and recommendations by February 14, 2025 o Including potential sites, funding strategies, and a timeline for development 03/03/2025 3 Conduct a Feasibility Study Conduct a feasibility study to determine potential properties that can host an LGBTQIA+ community center, considering accessibility, location, and capacity to meet community needs • The LGBTQ QOL Advisory Commission is best positioned to provide a clear understanding of community needs, desired amenities/uses, and accessibility barriers. • The LGBTQIA + Quality of Life Study (2021) states that at least one community center is needed • Since 2023, the Commission has received testimony from key stakeholder groups that have discussed different development concepts work of the Resolution task force. • Establishing a record of Commission recommendations on a community center would advance the The Commission will receive the findings of the Working Group and provide recommendations to City Council based on the work of the task force and Commission. 03/03/2025 4 LGTBQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission Working Group Actions of LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission to date: • Town Hall meeting in April 2024 • Passed Recommendation 2020708-06 to City Council for the creation of a cultural center task force to study the feasibility including funding and report back by January 2025. • City Council passed Resolution 20240814-022 based on the Commission Recommendation. • Established Working Group (August 12, 2024) whose members have helped convene a larger task force • 2nd Town Hall meeting this evening 3/3/2025 03/03/2025 5 LGBTQIA+ Quality of Life Study: Center Recommendation Investing in an LGBTQIA+ cultural center and cultural district that is inclusive of all community sectors (specifically LGBT older adults, people of color, youth and TAY and transgender/gender-expansive individuals). [p.102] Highly Accessible / Close to Transit Lines Qualitative data collected suggests that factors including the increased cost of living, increased cost of housing and gentrification, as well as poor public transportation infrastructure impact quality of life and drive disparities between racial and ethnic groups. [p.9] Co-locate Amenities:  Co-locate health clinic  Counseling and social services  Event space  Meetings rooms  Office space  Resource center 03/03/2025 6  Staff completed an inventory and assessment of 184 City- owned parcels in “central” Austin totaling 1,160 acres Tokyo Electron Site: 190,000 SF existing building + 66 acres undeveloped land (Council action 3/21/2024) Status of City Facilities in Central Austin Per Resolution 20240814-022: Conduct a feasibility study to determine potential properties that can host an LGBTQIA+ community center, considering accessibility, location, and capacity to meet community needs o greater than 1 acre o within .5 mile of a bus route o within the following census tracts related to central Austin: 78702, 78703, 78705, 78722, 78721, 78723, 78751, 78752, 78756 o vacant or improved land o Not owned by AE or AW (City utility)  Conclusion: No City-owned property currently vacant and/or immediately available for a community center. 12/2/20204 One /Two Barton Skyway: 380,000 SF for Police, Fire, EMS public safety headquarters (Council action 10/24/2024) 7 Other City Council Direction Regarding City Properties  City Council approves property purchases based on intended use to accomplish specific goals and plans  Funding source(s) used to purchase properties place restrictions on future use  State Law tightly governs how the City may repurpose property from a municipal use  Securing a public-private partnership competition, are complex and take time requires  City Council has directed staff to evaluate the reuse of City-owned properties as they may become available 03/03/2025 8 Other City Council Direction Regarding City Properties Directive on City Facilities Council Approved Document Affordable, family friendly multi-family housing Resolution 20140417-049​ Parks and recreation facilities master plan Holly Shores Master Plan 2015 (Nash Hernandez Building used for PARD offices​) Affordable and permanent supportive housing, creative space, transportation Creative space / cultural trust​ Resolution 20160616-035 Resolution 20161013-008 Resolution 20161103-045 Resolution 20241121-076 Resolution 20200521-095 Resolution 20180215-082 Redevelopment in partnership with Rally Austin Resolution 20221201-041​ African American Cultural Heritage District Resolution 20210902-048​ Library facilities master plan Austin Public Library Strategic Plan 2023​ (Terazzas Library remains at current location) Planning of public and private assets in 78702 Resolution 20240418-076 03/03/2025 9 Similar Resolutions on Community Centers  Resolution 20240814-022 mirrors that of past resolutions in the request for a feasibility study and the use of City- owned property for a community center in central Austin  Veterans Community Center o Resolution 20170622-035: Provide a business plan that outlines the needs, costs, and work steps in developing a center [Report evidencing the need for a 10,000 SF space with no funding secured]  Intergenerational Recreation and Activity Center o Resolution 20181018-041: Evaluate the LBJ School proposal for an IRAC at the RBJ residential campus, evaluate its feasibility at other City buildings, and outline process [Report issued with recommendation for further study] o Resolution 20220616-089: Study the feasibility and cost of an IRAC at Nash Hernandez building; Analyze feasibility at other City properties in 78702 [Nash Hernandez determined not feasible with four potential “pilot sites” recommended. No further Council direction given.]  Black Embassy o Council Resolution 20210304-067: Study and document economic cost of racial disparity; Create a Black resource and cultural center in Central East Austin (scope, process and funding options with stakeholder input) [Phase I study complete with Phase II underway and review of City-owned properties ongoing] 10 Cost Consideration Scenarios Modeling Assumptions 1.5 20,000 80 Site area (acres) Building size (SF) Parking spaces Parking format surface Uses mixed FAR Time to deliver (years) 0.5 3 Cost represents a building whose program is primarily centered on a worship-type space, but may contain a mixture of other spaces. Structure types are generally one or two level structures and often include long-span trusses. Exterior envelope is comprised of 20% glass elements (mixed), and 80% solid materials. Interior elements include all areas from public, BOH, and service areas, classrooms and office. A/V finish-out is excluded. Source: Beck Cost Report (Winter 2025) | City of Austin Financial Services Depart. NEW CONSTRUCTION Average /SF Notes Building <5 urban Site work / acre surface Parking (per space) Sub: Hard Costs 25% Hard A/E/PM soft costs Total Project Cost 25% PC Contingency Project Cost + Contingency PC + Cont/SF Escalated Project Costs Escalated PC / SF 5%/YR RENOVATION Renovation Cost / SF Building Hard Costs 25% Hard A/E/PM soft costs Total Project Cost 25% PC Contingency 5%/YR Project Cost + Contingency PC + Cont/SF Escalated Project Costs Escalated PC / SF 03/03/2025 25% 25% 25% 25% Low High Low High $ 431 $ 685 $ 8,620,000 $ 13,700,000 $ 796,668 $ 973,706 $ 1,195,002 $ 1,460,559 $ 5,216 $ 6,375 $ 417,280 $ 510,000 5% $ 18,508,040 $ 28,344,736 $ 10,232,282 $ 15,670,559 $ 2,558,071 $ 3,917,640 $ 12,790,353 $ 19,588,199 $ 3,197,588 $ 4,897,050 $ 15,987,941 $ 24,485,248 $ 799 $ 1,224 $ 925 $ 1,417 Low High $ 185 $ 227 $ 3,700,000 $ 4,540,000 $ 925,000 $ 1,135,000 $ 4,625,000 $ 5,675,000 $ 1,156,250 $ 1,418,750 $ 5,781,250 $ 7,093,750 $ 289 $ 355 5% $ 6,692,520 $ 8,211,902 $ 335 $ 411 11 Next Steps  City would establish a task force as directed per Resolution 20240814- 022 with the assistance of the Commission.  Identify funding to secure consultant support for a limited scope on partnership structures in line with past City efforts  City Staff to provide an update to City Council and the Commission on progress made on Resolution 20240814-022 03/03/2025 12 Thank you! Christine Maguire, Division Manager Christine.Maguire@austintexas.gov (512) 974-7131