Council moves funds, approves JUB contract for Jackson House adaptive reuse study
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Summary
Council approved a capital plan modification to make up a small funding gap for the Jackson House adaptive reuse study and authorized a professional services agreement with JUB Engineering for a not‑to‑exceed $33,650 scope to provide concept alternatives and deliverables by Sept. 1, 2025.
EAGLE, Idaho — The council approved a capital plan modification and a professional services contract on Feb. 11 to complete an adaptive reuse study for the Orville Jackson House, moving limited funds from the library concrete repair project if a proposed Eagle Urban Renewal Agency partnership does not materialize.
Nicole Baird Spencer, long‑range planning director, said the Jackson House adaptive reuse effort requires consultant work to develop alternatives and concepts; city staff originally planned to do portions in‑house but staffing shifts left insufficient staff capacity. The city sought a $10,000 contribution from the Eagle URA but because that board does not meet until Feb. 18, the council approved a tentative capital plan amendment to move up to $13,650 from the library capital maintenance budget into the Jackson House project if the URA does not partner.
Separately the council approved a professional services agreement with JUB Engineering for up to $33,650 to complete the scope (exhibit A) and deliverables, including concept alternatives and cost estimates, with a contract completion date of Sept. 1, 2025.
Why it matters: The Jackson House is a historic city asset; the study will develop adaptive reuse options and cost estimates to guide later decisions about investment and programming.
Council action and next steps - Capital plan modification: approved modification number 2 to the FY2025–29 capital plan authorizing staff to move up to $13,650 from the library concrete repair project to fund the Jackson House study if the URA declines to partner. - Contract authorization: council approved the JUB Engineering contract with a not‑to‑exceed amount of $33,650 and a deliverable deadline of Sept. 1, 2025.
Staff noted that two earlier line items for Jackson House (roof and chimney fabrication) have been awarded and will be completed in spring; the study funds cover concept work that city staff no longer has capacity to complete internally.
Ending: With the contract authorized, staff will proceed with the adaptive reuse study and return to council with concept alternatives and recommended next steps.