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He also pointed out that the other proposal received in response to the RFP was still significantly <br />lower than the re-negotiated purchase pricewith LCSC. <br /> <br />A discussion between Chairman Litten and Director Leininger followed about whether the RFP <br />process would have been necessary if the inspection was done by the city beforehand. It was <br />agreed that the inspection information did not change the circumstance enough, and there would <br />have likely still been more than one proposal submitted for the RFP even if this information was <br />made available upfront. <br /> <br />In response to questions from Chairman Litten, Director Leininger confirmed that the building <br />was purchased in 1992 with the use of CDBG funds. He said the only constraint on selling the <br />property is that any proceeds received need to go back into the CDBG account. He also said that <br />since the original purchase price was $125,000, if the city were to sellthe property for less,then <br />they would need to supplement the difference into the CDBG account. <br /> <br />Jeffrey Crossman informed the committee that if this resolution were to be approved at the next <br />Council meeting, then the transaction is still on track to be closed out by the end of the year. He <br />confirmed it would be preferred to get this off the city’s books this year and allow LCSC to <br />begin working on the building as soon as possible. <br /> <br />President Litten invited Trish Rooney, Executive Director of LCSC, and Brian Cappelli, Board <br />Treasurer of LCSC to comment on the matter. Mr. Cappelli shared that in his day job he works <br />for the firm GBX Group LLC, which is a real estate investment firm that focuses on historic <br />properties and preservation. He said that he recommended the firm Partner Engineering and <br />Science Inc to do the property inspection, as they are a well-respected firm that they have <br />worked with across the country, and they follow rigorous standards. Mr. Cappelli and Executive <br />Director Rooney confirmed that they are in support of the amended ordinance as written. <br /> <br />Executive Director Rooney shared that they are starting the work to move the pantry to the new <br />th <br />location on 117 Street, and the longer their offices remain at the current location, the more <br />negative of a financial impact it will have on the agency. In response to a question from <br />Chairman Litten, she confirmed that the issues they have been having with their current property <br />manager are still on-going. She also said that they have outgrown the food pantry and that the <br />moveneeds to happen soon. <br /> <br />Councilmember Marx commented that she is in favor of moving this forward quickly so that <br />LCSC can start work on the new facility and better serve the community. Councilmember <br />Bullock commented that he agrees with Councilmember Marx’s sentiments. <br /> <br />Chairman Litten made a motion to recommend adoption of the ordinance, seconded by Rader. <br />All in favor, motion passed. <br />RESOLUTION 2023-60 –A RESOLUTION to take effect immediately provided it <br />receives the affirmative vote of at least two thirds of the members of Council, or <br />otherwise to take effect and be in force after the earliest period allowed by law, <br />2 <br /> <br /> <br />