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Projects within the Fifth Avenue Pleasant Street District (NB)
Explanation
At the April 26, 2005 Fifth Avenue Pleasant Street (FAPS) Advisory Board meeting, the Board recommend the following projects to the CRA for approval: the acquisition and rehab of the tot lot on Northwest 5th Avenue near Northwest 9th Street; the development of a Request for Proposals for a Mixed Use Development on Northwest 5th Avenue; and the increase of hours for the Part Time Project Coordinator to Full Time Temporary to provide construction oversight for the Model Block project.
Tot Lot on Northwest 5th Avenue - The Gainesville Housing Authority has a tot lot on Northwest 5th Avenue that it has expressed interest in giving to the CRA so that it could be refurbished for community use. This lot is currently underutilized and its rework into a pocket park could be an asset to the corridor. The CRA currently provides sidewalk cleaning, graffiti abatement and landscape maintenance one day a week in the district and this pocket park could be added to the contract for upkeep. The CRA routinely uses small visual changes to strengthen redevelopment efforts. The FAPS Board is recommending an initial budget of $4,000 to begin this project.
Request for Proposals for a Mixed Use Development on Northwest 5th Avenue - Staff has been working with ADP, Inc. to develop a concept that would allow the CRA to option property and create an RFP for a mixed use development on Northwest 5th Avenue. The FAPS Board is recommending a budget of $3,500 for options, survey work and appraisals as needed to move this project forward.
Construction Oversight for the Model Block Project - The CRA currently has a part time Project Coordinator in the Fifth Avenue Pleasant Street District. Mr. Herbig has been responsible for the Model Block program and as the project moves into the construction phase staff is recommend that the position be changed from a part time regular position to a ful...
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