Urban Renewal BoardMarch 15, 2021

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Briefing on Block 16 & 18 RFPs East 11th & 12th Street Urban Renewal Board March 15, 2021 Topics for Discussion • Public Engagement/RFP Process & Timeline • Draft RFPs 2 Timeline & Process 3 Proposed RFP Outline • Use a template recently approved by COA Purchasing Office (EDD’s 6909 Ryan Drive) • Introduction & Purpose • Property Description (geographic, environmental, socio-political, economic, and historical context) • Instructions (how to submit proposal) • Submittal Requirements (what to submit) • Timeline • Development Priorities • Evaluation Criteria • Required Forms 4 Proposed RFP Outline • Use a template recently approved by COA Purchasing Office (EDD’s 6909 Ryan Drive) • Introduction & Purpose • Property Description (geographic, environmental, socio-political, economic, and historical context) • Instructions (how to submit proposal) • Submittal Requirements (what to submit) • Timeline • Development Priorities • Evaluation Criteria • Required Forms 5 Proposed Development Priorities • Development Priorities for the properties previously discussed by URB as a result of public engagement in early 2019. 1. Affordable Housing – at least 25% of dwelling units shall be made affordable to households earning no more than 60% & 80% MFI, for rental and ownership housing respectively 2. Community Parking - Incorporate additional off-street parking for adjacent neighborhood businesses 3. Complimentary Uses - Incorporate uses that complement the African American Cultural and Heritage Facility on Block 16 & Victory Grill on Block 18 4. Vendor Preference - Prioritize development partners who are, or go above and beyond to partner with MBE/WBE vendors 5. Sustainability – Prioritize Proposals that incorporate AE 2-star Green Building Standards 6. Design – Prioritize Proposals that use creative design to complement adjacent development and help to activate pedestrian oriented uses along the corridor 6 Proposed Submittal Requirements • Anticipated to be largely similar to those listed in Section 10 – 10.5.5 of the recent EDD 6909 Ryan Drive RFP: https://www.austintexas.gov/financeonline/account_services/solicitation/solic itation_details.cfm?sid=134842 7 Proposed Evaluation Criteria Executive Summary – 10 points Development Concept – 40 points Financial Feasibility – 25 points Development Team – 25 points 100 points Total 8 Next Steps • Board endorsement of proposed engagement/solicitation process/timeline • Begin reviewing and compiling input on 6909 Ryan Drive RFP • Continue to consider what we’ve proposed and discussed tonight for additional discussion next meeting (April 19th) 9