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Commission authorizes marketing, RFP for two downtown parcels known as Chevron and Johns blocks

Tallahassee City Commission · November 20, 2025

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Summary

City staff were authorized to market and seek proposals for two downtown parcels east of FSU Legacy Hall (the 'Chevron and Johns blocks'). Commissioners debated a broader downtown vision before approving the staff recommendation 4–1.

The commission authorized staff to market two city-owned downtown parcels often called the Chevron and Johns blocks and to issue a request for proposals that will require bidders to provide price and proposed development plans.

Real-estate director Robert Culverhouse said the two blocks are just south and immediately east of where FSU's Legacy Hall is under construction. The city had previously held a no-bid option with a private developer that did not close; staff said multiple inquiries have followed and that an RFP will allow competitive proposals. Commissioner Matliff noted past no-bid proposals and urged a public conversation about downtown priorities; other commissioners argued the RFP is a prudent, low-risk way to explore private interest.

The motion to approve marketing and proceed with an RFP passed 4–1 (Commissioner Matliff opposed).