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Update on A. Quinn Jones House (B)
Explanation
In July 2009 CRA staff presented an update to the CRA regarding the A. Quinn Jones Homestead, at the July meeting staff went over the history of the acquisition and future planning of the homestead project. In September 2009 CRA and the City of Gainesville had a Historic Marker dedication ceremony at the A. Quinn Jones Homestead that was attended by the surviving relatives of Dr. A. Quinn Jones as well as City officials and citizens.
In May 2009, a new project charter was created that outlines a two-phased approach: Phase I - Exterior Renovations and Phase II - Interior Adaptive Utilization. Phase 2 includes working with community leaders to define and implement the future use of the building.
Staff's focus has been to complete the stabilization activities and work toward exterior renovations. 4M Design Group has been contracted to provide design services for the exterior renovations and BBI Construction Management is currently providing exterior renovation work which is estimated to be complete by mid to late December.
The Project schedule for Phase II is as follows:
Initial meeting to discuss interior adaptive utilization CRA staff - November 24, 2009
Selection/Invitation to community stakeholders - January 2010
FAPS Advisory Board Meeting - March 2010
Planning with CRA staff and community stakeholders- January - March 2010
FAPS Advisory Board Meeting - May 2010
CRA Board Meeting- CRA staff will present interior adaptive utilization concept- May 2010
A. Quinn Jones School- Basketball Structure
CRA Staff in partnership with SBAC has proposed to replace and cover the outdoor basketball courts at A. Quinn Jones School. SBAC will own the construction process and CRA staff will aid in an advisory role.
A. Quinn Jones - Street Dedication
As a further dedication to the memory of A. Quinn Jones Sr. and his many contributions to Alachua County and the State of Florida, CRA staff will follow the procedures set forth by The Recreation, Cultural Affairs and Public Works Committee for establishing the honorary designation (or dual naming) of NW 7th Avenue between NW 13th St and NW 6th Street. Staff feels that along with the restoration of the A. Quinn Jones Homestead and improvements to the A. Quinn Jones School the renaming of NW 7th Avenue will serve to further memorialize his life and contributions to Alachua County.
Fiscal Note
The guaranteed maximum price for phase I exterior stabilization is $60,346.
Recommendation
CRA Executive Director to CRA: 1) Receive an update on the A. Quinn Jones Homestead Rehab Project from staff; and 2) Refer honorary designation (or dual naming) of NW 7th avenue to City Commission for review and approval.