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Commission opens public‑private partnership process for the former police headquarters site; YMCA seeks role
Summary
City staff presented an unsolicited public‑private partnership for redevelopment of the city‑owned Police Headquarters site at 3250 Hollywood Boulevard. Staff recommended accepting the P3 and inviting competing proposals; commissioners broadly favored an open process while pressing for community priorities and exploring a YMCA relocation option.
City staff briefed commissioners on a received unsolicited public‑private partnership (P3) proposal for the city‑owned property at 3250 Hollywood Boulevard (the soon‑to‑be former police headquarters). The site is about 8.75 acres and staff said it has generated significant developer interest. CBRE and city development staff outlined a range of possible uses: mixed‑income residential, retail, publicly accessible open space and public amenities including a community center and early‑childhood (VPK) space. Staff said county and city land‑use amendments would be required for any project including residential or hotel uses.
The YMCA of South Florida told the commission it is interested in relocating and expanding its existing facility (currently on 5.37 acres at 3161 Taft Street) to the Hollywood Boulevard site; YMCA representatives described examples of successful public‑private YMCA partnerships in neighboring jurisdictions and said a modern 40–65k ft2 facility could be paired with housing and retail. Commissioners asked whether the P3 process could require a YMCA partnership or allow the YMCA 60 days to submit a proposal; staff said either path is feasible: (a) accept the unsolicited P3 and run a competitive offering memorandum process; (b) reject the P3 and issue an RFP; or (c) reject the P3 and negotiate a 60‑day Letter of Intent with the YMCA to prepare a proposal. Staff recommended option (a) — accept and solicit competing proposals — to preserve competition while allowing the YMCA to participate.
Commissioners generally supported a competitive approach with clear city priorities and asked staff to work with the YMCA and neighborhood groups on community‑preferred uses (grocer, low‑rise housing, dog park, connectivity to Orange Brook Nature Preserve Path). Several commissioners said they would welcome a YMCA partner but did not want to limit competition. No binding decision on a land swap or development contract was taken; staff will proceed with the recommended next steps and return with further specifics.
