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Council awards master plan and placemaking contract, agrees to small additional funding
Summary
Council awarded the master plan, economic development and placemaking contract to TPMA Inc. at roughly $106,587 and approved $16,587 in additional local funding to cover the city's share beyond state and SEMCOG grants.
The city council approved awarding a contract to prepare a new 2025–2045 master plan and an economic development and placemaking strategy to TPMA Incorporated and authorized an additional $16,587 in local funds to complete the program.
City administration told the council that the total contract award was $106,587; the city has previously secured a $50,000 Housing and Community Development grant (MSHDA) and a $32,740 SEMCOG grant that carried a $7,260 local match. After reviewing proposals, interviews, and pricing ranges from competing firms, staff recommended TPMA as the most cost-effective firm. Council approved the recommendation and authorized the interim city manager to sign the necessary documents.
Councilmembers noted the potential benefits of a consolidated master plan and a placemaking strategy for economic development and said the plan will be brought to the council for review during the project milestones.
