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Administration outlines plan and timeline for new Lexington government center; negotiations under way with private partner
Summary
Commissioner Chris Ford presented an update on plans to develop a new government center in downtown Lexington, including a public-private partnership approach, a selected negotiating partner at 200 West Vine Street, funding set-asides and a target to break ground in 2026 if negotiations conclude successfully.
Commissioner Chris Ford presented the administration’s plan on Sept. 16 for a new Lexington government center and said negotiations are ongoing with a single selected private partner located at 200 West Vine Street.
“This is not a request for council action at this afternoon’s session,” Ford told the council, explaining the presentation was an update on the plan, process and pending negotiations. Ford said the current project phase is “pending negotiation” with a single negotiating partner selected after an RFP process.
Ford reviewed the history of efforts to site a permanent government center, noting prior council subcommittees and studies. He said the current approach reduced the proposed facility footprint from an earlier…
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