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Staff outlines rebid plan for downtown opportunity site, debates parking vs. green space
Summary
City staff presented a refined RFQ plan for the downtown opportunity site — including a Passapark design and options for the millings lot — prompting commissioners to debate whether to prioritize a parking structure or preserve green/passive park space and to seek a January work session before rebidding.
City staff presented an update on the downtown "opportunity site" during the Dec. 8 Sanford commission work session, outlining next steps for a revised request for proposals and soliciting commissioner feedback on desired uses of two priority lots.
Craig (Speaker 5) told commissioners the initial RFQ attracted proposals heavily weighted to residential development, so the RFQ committee recommended a rebid with a refined scope. He said the Community Redevelopment Agency funded the Passapark design, which is approximately 90% complete, and staff…
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