TOWN OF CHAPEL HILL - File #: [19-0554]

• File #: [19-0554]
• Version: 1
• Type: Discussion Item
• Status: Passed
• File created: 5/15/2019
• In control: Town Council
• On agenda: 6/12/2019
• Final action: 6/12/2019
• Title: Municipal Services Center Project Update.

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
6/12/2019	1	Town Council	adopted	Pass

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Municipal Services Center Project Update.

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Staff:	Department:
Mary Jane Nirdlinger, Assistant Town Manager	Manager’s Office
Chris Blue, Chief	Police Department
Matthew Sullivan, Chief	Fire Department
Dwight Bassett, Economic Development Officer	Economic Development

Overview: Receive an update on the Municipal Services Project and consider a new location at University Place.

Recommendation(s):

That the Council receive this update and authorize the Town Manager to explore a business arrangement and options for approval under the Town’s Land Use Management Ordinance.

Key Issues:

•                     The site on Estes Drive Extension is no longer an option for the Municipal Services Center.

•                     Town staff has evaluated other options for locating the project and would like to receive the Council’s guidance on next steps.

Fiscal Impact/Resources: The Town currently has funding earmarked for this phase of work, from the sale of the Old Library at 523 E. Franklin Street. Construction of the project will require an installment financing supported by the new building and will use a portion of the Parks and Recreation Facilities bonds to pay for the portion of the building used for Parks & Recreation Administration.

Council Goals:

☒		Create a Place for Everyone	☒		Develop Good Places,  New Spaces
☐		Support  Community Prosperity	☐		Nurture Our Community
☐		Facilitate Getting Around	☐		Grow Town  and Gown Collaboration

	Attachments:
	• Resolution
	• Draft Staff Presentation
	• Staff Report
	• Municipal Services Center Site Comparison Summary
	• Municipal Services Center Site Comparison (detailed)

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER TO EXPLORE A BUSINESS ARRANGEMENT AND OPTIONS FOR LOCATING THE MUNICIPAL SERVICES CENTER AT UNIVERSITY PLACE (2019-06-12/R-11)

WHEREAS, the previous site for the Town’s Municipal Services Center is no longer an option for the Municipal Services Center project; and

WHEREAS, the Town staff has evaluated new locations for the Town Council to consider; and

WHEREAS, the Town staff presented a potential location at University Place that would require further exploration with the property owners.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Chapel Hill that the Council authorizes the Town Manager to explore a business arrangement and options for approval of a Municipal Services Center at University Place under the Town’s Land Use Management Ordinance.

This the 12^th day of June, 2019.

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The Agenda will reflect the text below and/or the motion text will be used during the meeting.

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PRESENTER: Mary Jane Nirdlinger, Assistant Town Manager

RECOMMENDATION: That the Council receive this information and authorize the Town Manager to explore a business arrangement and options for approval under the Town’s Land Use Management Ordinance.