Memorandum

City of Lawrence

Planning & Development Services

TO:	David L. Corliss, City Manager
FROM:	Lynne Braddock Zollner, Historic Resources Administrator Michelle Leininger, Neighborhood Planner
CC:	Scott McCullough, Director PDS Sheila Stogsdill, Assistant Director Planning
DATE:	October 27, 2011
RE:	RFP for Oread Neighborhood Design Guidelines

I. Project/Item Description.  Please place the following item on the next available City Commission agenda:

Authorize Staff to advertise Request for Proposal R1113 for the Oread Neighborhood Design Guidelines.

II. Project Description/History.  The City Commission accepted a Historic Preservation Fund Grant in the amount of $30,005 on June 7, 2011.  The purpose of the grant is to hire a qualified consultant to lead public meetings and draft design guidelines for the proposed overlay districts identified in the Oread Neighborhood Plan. (http://www.lawrenceks.org/pds/lr-areaplans)   

III. Project/Item Funding.  The City of Lawrence has been awarded 2011 HPF grant for the Oread Neighborhood Design Guidelines in the amount of $30,005. The grant provides 60% of the estimated $50,000 project cost and the City of Lawrence will provide 40% of project costs in cash ($2,621) and matching (Salaries $17,387).

IV. Action Request.  Authorize Staff to advertise Request for Proposal R1113 for the Oread Neighborhood Design Guidelines.