2019.09.23 Council Agenda Item 7
Summary
Order to approve a supplemental appropriation from unassigned fund balance for $23,100 to perform a feasibility study for building renovation, redevelopment, and adaptive reuse of the Tidewater Farmhouse and Barn structures located in the Tidewater Master Planned Development District.
A public comment period will be included with this item (3 minutes per person).
ACTION: Council action is anticipated.
Description
Background:
This item was last discussed by the Council on April 22, 2019 - see: agenda item 20 + minutes
The Town has recently purchased developable land located within the Tidewater Master Planned district. One of the parcels, shown as TF2 on the Tidewater Master Plan, contains the original Tidewater Farmhouse and Barn. Both buildings are currently vacant and in a state of significant disrepair. The Town has a tentative agreement with the Falmouth Land Trust (“Trust”) to acquire the TF2 parcel and other property. The Trust has an interest in developing a new Trust headquarters on the TF2 parcel once the existing farmhouse and barn structures have been removed by the Town.
The Falmouth Historical Society organized a recent tour of the two buildings. The Council has since expressed interest in whether it is feasible to salvage these buildings either by moving them to other location(s) and renovating them, or possibly by renovating them in place and repurposing them. The Town remains committed to partnering with the Falmouth Land Trust to locate a new headquarters at the TF2 parcel, which will make renovation of the two buildings in place a challenge. Neither the Town nor the Trust have the expertise to undertake such a renovation project and are seeking assistance from interested and qualified parties.
On April 22, 2019, the Town Council approved an order to issue a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for interested and qualified parties to submit their qualifications to renovate the two buildings and identify conceptual visions and terms that would be necessary to complete the renovation of the Tidewater Farmhouse and Barn. Qualification statements should include considerations for assessing the feasibility for (1) building moving, (2) renovation, and/or (3) adaptive reuse of these structures. The purpose of this RFQ was to determine who is interested and professionally qualified to perform the work. The Town reserved the right to enter into a contract, subsequent to this RFQ.
Current Status:
Four submissions were received by the deadline. The project team included Councilors Asherman and Hemphill, representatives from Falmouth Land Trust and Falmouth Historical Society, and Town staff. This team identified Barrett Made as the most appropriate party to explore a possible feasibility study. Town staff met with Barrett Made to discuss a possible scope for this study. The draft scope submitted by Barrett Made was reviewed by the entire project team on September 10, 2019. A revised proposal was submiited by Barrett Made on September 16, 2019. The team recommends that the Town contract with Barrett Made for the amount of $23,100. The project team proposes to oversee the consultant's work and, upon completion, to report back to the Town Council with any recommended next steps.
Attachments:
- Feasibility Study Proposal by Barrett Made, September 16, 2019
- Order
