CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Adopt the resolution authorizing execution of the Affordable Senior and IDD Housing Major Business Terms between the City of Naperville and Gorman & Company, LLC
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DEPARTMENT: Transportation, Engineering and Development
SUBMITTED BY: Amy Emery, AICP, TED Operations Manager
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
N/A
BACKGROUND:
In September of 2021, the City Council issued RFP 21-315 to leverage the City-owned property located southeast of IL Route 59 and 103rd Street on Tower Drive (the "Project Property") to address affordable housing needs to serve seniors and individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities ("IDD").
Four responses were received and evaluated in accordance with the Naperville Procurement Code. The two highest scoring vendors, Mercy Housing-Lakefront and Gorman & Company, LLC, participated in a community meeting on March 7, 2022. The meeting was hosted by the Human Rights and Fair Housing Advisory Commission (HRFHC) and vendors were asked to present their initial concepts for public feedback. The two vendors also participated in follow-up meetings hosted by the Accessible Community Task Force and the Senior Task Force.
In accordance with RFP 21-315, both vendors independently negotiated with the City to create a single Major Business Terms (MBTs) document.
On June 13, 2022, staff was notified by Mercy Housing-Lakefront that though they remain strong supporters of the proposed project, they no longer wish to be considered for selection.
On June 21, 2022, the City Council approved the form and substance of the MBTs negotiated with Gorman & Company, LLC that highlight the following:
1. Minimum number of units (60)
2. Tenant age and income restrictions (e.g., seniors age 62 and over; individuals with Intellectual Disabilities and/or Development Disabilities age 18 and over)
3. Expectations for site amenities and service availability, including transportation
4. Timeframes for proje...
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