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Council approves amendment for architect services on Old Fire Station renovation to create workforce hub
Summary
Council approved Amendment No. 1 with Cannizzaro Calthorne Davis for architecture and engineering services tied to the renovation of Old Fire Station (201 President Street) to house a workforce development hub and incubator; funding includes a $400,000 Kellogg grant and city financing.
The Jackson City Council on Feb. 5 approved an amendment with Cannizzaro Calthorne Davis for architecture and engineering services related to renovating the Old Fire Station at 201 President Street. The renovated building is planned to host a workforce development hub, a small-business incubator, and city office space.
Councilmember Foote asked about the renovation budget and the project's funding. A presenter explained the project includes a workforce development hub on the first floor, rentable incubator spaces on the second floor, and Department of Finance office space on the third floor. The presenter said portions of the project are funded by a Kellogg grant and that the city finance office will provide remaining funding.
On the record the presenter described a range of figures: a reestablished renovation cost around $1,134,000, a consulting fee calculated under state formula of about $113,000, and a listed initial contract value of roughly $117,000 in contract paperwork. The presenter said $400,000 comes from the Kellogg grant and the remaining capital will be provided through city finance. "This is the project where we are doing a workforce development hub. This is funded by Kellogg. A portion of this funded by Kellogg," the presenter said.
The amendment carried on a recorded vote of 5–0. Council discussion indicated the planning department will operate the incubator and that additional financing and contracting steps remain.
