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great excitement that the Cove Church site has both parking and green space. She shared her vision for the intergenerational community center. The Committee discussed the design-build agreement and the process moving forward. Ms. Hennie reminded the committee of the process which began in November 2019 when the City issued an RFP. A bid package plan was required as part of the selection process. The field of applicants was narrowed to three teams. Two councilmembers served on the selection committee and Moody Nolan was ultimately selected. Rob Donaldson of the design-build team expressed excitement about the vision of the project. He will work with Director Gelsomino and her staff to understand the department's needs and future plans. Director Gelsomino added that the space at the center should be adaptable to allow for program growth and change. She spoke of the other stakeholders who will be lending input such as H2O. In response to a question, Mayor George reminded the committee that the space will also be the site of an underground wastewater storage tank beneath the parking lot area. This tank was included in the City's plans that it submitted to the EPA and will be built within 7-10 years. The Committee and the design-team spoke about additional principles of the design such as energy efficiency, ADA accessibility and preserving the building's historical character. The design will also take lessons from COVID and install fixtures and doors that are activated by motion sensors among other considerations. The Committee discussed the timeline of the project. The team is planning for a mid-October start and completion by late fall of 2021. The plans will be refined and updated as the design evolves. Councilmember Shachner thanked the Mayor for her fiscal prudence and for thoughtfully moving forward. Councilmember Bullock stated that he remains supportive of the project and the investment in residents. He remarked on some of the highlights of the project. He agreed that pausing the project in April was appropriate. The Committee and Assistant Law Director Swallow discussed the referenced Attachment following the legislation. Ms. Swallow advised that Council must wait for the attachment to be provided before passage. A motion was made and seconded to recommend adoption of Resolution 2020-26. A roll call vote was conducted as follows: Yeas: Shachner, Kepple, Rader Nays: none Motion adopted. Resolution 2020-26 recommended for adoption. Housing, Planning & Development Committee adjourned at 6:19 p.m.