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City authorizes $545,396.90 GMP to renovate Porter's Neighborhood community center
Summary
The commission approved a GMP of $545,396.90 to renovate and expand a long-vacant building in the Porter's neighborhood into a 1,300 sq ft community meeting space, with projected annual O&M of roughly $76,000.
The City Commission authorized execution of a guaranteed maximum price agreement with the Flanagan Companies Inc. for the Porter's Neighborhood Improvements Community Center project in the amount of $545,396.90, subject to city-attorney review. City staff explained the project converts a vacant 896-square-foot structure with a roughly 400-square-foot addition and a larger porch, adds ADA-compliant restrooms and upgrades systems and accessibility.
Staff said the project will enable afternoon community use when existing adjacent centers are closed; a conservative fire marshal capacity estimate is 58–60 people. Projected operations and maintenance costs were estimated at about $76,000 annually. Commissioners asked about community engagement, the possibility of commercial or incubation uses and cost per square foot; staff said the project reflected neighborhood input and is funded from GCRA dollars previously earmarked for the Porter's neighborhood. The motion to approve passed unanimously.
