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Henderson weighs $127,550 UNC School of Government proposal to study urban redevelopment
Summary
Assistant City Manager Paylor Spruill presented a $127,550 proposal from the UNC School of Government to perform market analysis and assist with certifying an Urban Redevelopment Area; Council discussed a budget offset (City budget included $100,000) and agreed to pursue a timely decision.
HENDERSON — Henderson City Council discussed a proposal from the UNC School of Government (SOG) Development Finance Initiative on Dec. 9 to provide technical services for urban redevelopment planning at a cost of $127,550.
Assistant City Manager Paylor Spruill reviewed the SOG proposals, which include market analysis, assistance to certify an Urban Redevelopment Area and development of a redevelopment plan. Spruill said the SOG unit is holding timeslots for the City and emphasized the need for a prompt decision so those timeslots are not filled by other municipalities.
Council Members discussed budget implications and timing. Council Member Sara M. Coffey noted the adopted budget contains $100,000 for the effort and Mr. Spruill said the City would therefore need approximately $27,550 in addition to that allocation. City Manager Frank Frazier noted Henderson’s status as being in a Tier 1 county, which allowed the SOG to offer a discounted rate, and Attorney D. Rix Edwards confirmed he has worked with the SOG and that the unit operates on a tight timeline.
Council Member Jason A. Spriggs expressed support for the project, noting its credibility, while Council Member Garry D. Daeke asked about future costs and how quickly a decision was needed. Staff indicated the first of the year was an appropriate target for decision-making and that a special called meeting might be necessary to finalize direction.
Council did not approve the contract at the meeting but directed staff to pursue a timely decision, possibly via a special called meeting, and to present additional budget detail and next steps.
