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• Developer’s current legal status: corporation, partnership, sole proprietor, etc. • Supporting evidence of financial ability to complete project with references 4. Description of how the development team will provide updates to the community to assure the project aligns with city’s vision 5. Any other information that is critical to the City’s ability to evaluate the proposal V. EVALUATION CRITERIA The City reserves the right to contact some or all respondents to clarify non-material aspects of their offers. In evaluating the proposals, the City’s selection will be based upon the alignment with the city’s goals and its potential interests and welfare of the City, the neighborhood, and the community, including, but not limited to: the best use of the Property, change in tax valuation, and quantity/quality of jobs created. Points will be awarded across several categories, with particular emphasis on the community benefits that the proposal can provide. Based on scoring, the committee will select finalists. Regardless of the initial score, the City retains the right to award the property to the proposer that it believes best meets the goals of the City. In addition to purchase price, all proposals must include information related to: a. Community Benefits (65 pts) This section evaluates how well the project aligns with the city’s goals to foster a vibrant community at a pedestrian-scale. Proposals should aim to create a long-term positive impact on the neighborhood aligning with community needs. Points in this section will be awarded as follows: • Land Use (30 points)– The Village Area Study supports uses at the site that range from a place that can be enjoyed by residents to uses that promote a gathering space for residents. Examples include retail, restaurants, bakeries, taprooms, brew pubs, markets, etc. Mixed use development with dwellings above commercial are encouraged at the site in the area outside of the Fire Station footprint. Buildings should not exceed two stories. • Preservation & Design (15 points) – The City encourages developers to preserve the Fire Station through adaptive reuse. If the Park’s building is proposed to be demolished, the developer would not lose points. Since the site is in the Old Village Area, a design district, the developer should include how their plans promote historic preservation and traditional building design. Quality of architectural design, including aesthetics and sustainability will also be taken into consideration. • Public space & Streetscape Improvements (10 points) – The Village Area Study supports promoting public space in and around the site. Additional ideas to enhance the public space will be considered and should be included by the developer. Enhancements to the surrounding streetscape, such as landscaping, pedestrian safety improvements and other improvements on the site and along the public right of way should be included. • Parking (10 points) – Due to limited parking in the Old Village, a parking plan should be submitted that retains spaces (some public) and enhances landscaping and traditional neighborhood development. A creative plan to