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No. 24-1891
To the Mayor and Members of the City Council
September 10, 2024
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SUBJECT: COMPREHENSIVE UPDATE OF THE PANTHER ISLAND
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES
This report provides updated information regarding a comprehensive update to the Panther
Island Form -Based Code District's ("District") development standards to reflect and
incorporate recommendations from the recently adopted Panther Island Strategic Vision
2.0.
The City Council established the District and adopted the Panther Island Development
Standards and Guidelines in 2006. Periodically the City Council has approved amendments
to the development standards and guidelines to reflect changes in best practices, including
most recently on April 23, 2024 when Council adopted interim text amendments to the
Panther Island North Main (PI -NM) subdistrict and other minor amendments.
The City has selected Livable Plans and Codes, LLC as the consultant to lead the update
of the Panther Island Development Standards and Guidelines. The update will streamline
development regulations to facilitate development and ensure high -quality public spaces
defined by a variety of building types and uses. The update will review and provide
recommended updates to all aspects of the development standards, including the
regulating plan, building form standards, street standards, canal standards, use regulations,
building and lot types, and other elements as needed to implement the principles of
functional and vital urbanism and practical management of growth on Panther Island.
The City will collaborate and engage with partner organizations such as the Tarrant
Regional Water District (TRWD), Tarrant County, Tarrant County College, Downtown Fort
Worth, Inc., the Real Estate Council of Greater Fort Worth, Streams and Valleys, Inc., the
Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and others to ensure that the updated
standards and guidelines reflect the shared vision for Panther Island.
The anticipated schedule is as follows:
• M&C to Council for agreement execution September 17, 2024
• Public engagement and update process October 2024 - March 2025
• Legislative process and adoption Spring 2025
This update will implement the Strategic Vision 2.0 and help ensure that Panther Island is a
vibrant urban district that builds on the area's history and character, complements the
downtown core, and creates distinctive neighborhoods.
If you have any questions, please contact Justin Newhart, Preservation & Design Manager,
Development Services Department, at 817-392-8037.
David Cooke
City Manager
ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER
FORT WORTH, TEXAS
INFORMAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS No. 24-1891
To the Mayor and Members of the City Council September 10, 2024
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Response to Request for Proposals for
Panther Island Form -Based Code
Update
RFP Ref. #: 24-0203
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Kimley)))Horn
PLANS & CODES
June 13, 2024
Table of Contents
ExecutiveSummary.......................................................................................3
Company History and Ownership..................................................................5
• Team Organizational Structure................................................................6
• Key Team Members Technical Qualifications..........................................7
Experience in Municipal Form -Based Code...............................................12
• Identifying, evaluating, codifying, and explaining the essential
qualities of the community design and character
Firm's Approach..........................................................................................14
Firm's Performance Experience..................................................................16
U.S. Government System forAward Management Documentation ..................18
Additional Forms
MWBE Certificates
Conflict of Interest Forms
Authorized Signature and Contact Details Form
Questionnaire and Requirements Form
Business Equity MWBE Forms
Exceptions
Addendum Acknowledgement
Completed Bid Table (BT-78FR) and additional information
verifying at least 10 years in business can be found in the uploads on Bonfire
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Executive Summary
The City of Fort Worth has a long history of successfully adopted form -based tools that have been the
catalysts for redevelopment in many neighborhoods and corridors. The original Trinity River Vision and its
subsequent iterations as Panther Island is a perfect example of how a major public works project along
the Trinity River is envisioned as the catalyst for the creation of a new and vibrant neighborhood as an
extension of Downtown Fort Worth.
Livable Plans and Codes, LLC is well equipped to achieve this vision and is excited to submit our proposal
in response to the City of Fort Worth's RFP for the Panther Island Form -Based Code Update. Our
multidisciplinary team is uniquely qualified to guide the refinement and fine tuning needed to unleash the
true potential of Panther Island as a great urban neighborhood.
We have assembled a consultant team that is well suited to deliver the goals and objectives of this project.
We are more than just an assemblage of firms. What sets our team apart is the depth of experience of
our key team members and the unique perspective that each team member brings to the project:
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Livable Plans and Codes (LPC` Our firm specializes in land use planning and implementation
through Form -Based Codes. We have worked with over 20 communities in the Metroplex.
Jayashree (Jay) Narayana: Principal and founder of LPC with over 23 years of experience
working with communities across the Metroplex. Jay was an early adopter of the Form -Based Code
methodology and knows how to employ the tool to achieve positive outcomes. She led the development
of the original Camp Bowie Corridor Form -Based Code under prior employment and is currently leading
the development of Corridor Form -Based Codes for East Berry Street and East Lancaster Streets in
conjunction with corresponding corridor planning initiatives.
Michael Huston A "civic architect" who has worked in over 40 communities across the country as an
urban designer and visionary for walkable urbanism. Huston focuses on the relationship between the
public and private realms and how they must work together to form a walkable environment.
Kimley>>> Horn
Kimley-Horn: As one of the nation's top engineering, planning and design consultants, Kimley —
Horn infuses our team with critical transportation insights, drawing from their extensive involvement in
transportation projects in Fort Worth, DFW Metroplex, and nationally. Specifically, Kimley-Horn is currently
working on the East Berry Corridor Plan, East Side Sub -Area Plan, and on various projects with the Trinity
River Water District and TxDOT.
Jeff Whitacre A professional engineer and transportation planner who has directed the design and
implementation of multi -modal transportation projects throughout the Metroplex. Jeff understands the
difficult balance that must be maintained by sometimes -competing transportation modes.
Reid Cleeter: Reid is a planner that specializes in real estate market analysis. His focus will be to
help the team calibrate the vision and code standards with the future market demand - ensuring that the
code anticipates a realistic range of development patterns.
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Side Partners, LLC: Side Partners quarter -century legacy in urban design and form -based code
administration leadership in Nashville, Tennessee, Fort Worth, Texas, and at Smart Growth America's Form
Based Code Institute, perfectly complements our collective capabilities.
Randy Hutcheson: Randy brings his experience as a writer and administrator of multiple corridor
Form -Based Codes. With his years of experience in the public sector, Randy knows what works, and
what doesn't work, when it comes to the interface between the code and the permit applicant. Of
specific relevance is his depth of understanding of the issues relevant to Panther Island from its original
inception, the several iterations of the form -based code, and the challenges of balancing the various
stakeholder priorities.
Together, our team members provide the core competencies that are necessary to the task:
• Acumulative experience exceeding five decades in crafting form -based codes, mixed -use regulations,
and zoning overlays.
• A robust background in both private -sector engagement and local government experience.
• Proven proficiency in devising form -based codes that are attuned to market dynamics, customer
needs, and administrative feasibility.
• A specialized focus on infill and redevelopment initiatives, aligning seamlessly with this project's
objectives.
We place immense value on community involvement, recognizing that effective planning and design are
predicated on the active engagement of residents, businesses, and stakeholders. Our proven methodology
includes hosting inclusive workshops, public forums, and digital surveys to capture diverse perspectives
and ensure community -driven outcomes. Our commitment to collaboration and transparency yields
solutions that are both context -sensitive and embraced by the communities we serve.
We see Panther Island as the next new destination in Downtown Fort Worth becoming a world -class,
sustainable urban neighborhood that is well connected to downtown and the region. We see the form -
based code as a tool that needs to adapt to changing market and infrastructure conditions that are
continuously evolving while still maintaining the vision as adopted in Panther Island Vision 2.0.
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Company History and Ownership
Livable Plans and Codes, LLC is a DFW planning and urban design firm focused on developing
comprehensive and master plans with specific emphasis on implementation. With over 27 years of public
and private sector experience, Jayashree (Jay) Narayana, AICP, Principal of Livable Plans and Codes, has
worked on several award -winning initiatives. LPC focuses on:
• Master Plans, Urban Design Plans, and Development Plans for walkable, mixed use development;
• Redevelopment plans for downtowns, station areas, corridors, and neighborhoods;
• Comprehensive Plans, Area Plans, and Sector Plans;
• Implementing development ordinances including zoning and form -based codes; and
• Land use analysis and feasibility studies
LPC principals have extensive experience in master planning and coding work underpinned by a firm
understanding of real estate market dynamics and incremental implementation. Jay has worked on over
a dozen corridor plans and implementing codes including East Berry Corridor Code and East Lancaster
Corridor Plans for the City of Fort Worth, Guadalupe and Menchaca Corridor Plans for the City of Austin,
SH5 Corridor Plan for the City of McKinney and NCTCOG, SH 199 Corridor Plan and Code for the City of
Sansom Park, and 135E and FM3040 Overlay Codes for the City of Lewisville to name a few.
LPC is a boutique planning and urban design firm founded in 2013 with Jay Narayana as the founder
and principal. LPC routinely collaborates with Michael Huston, AICP, who brings an additional 30 years of
experience as an architect, urban designer, and planner. Over the past 20 years of teaming, Narayana and
Huston have collaborated on over a dozen master plans and form -based codes. LPC has its office in North
Richland Hills, Texas.
Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. is a national planning and design consulting firm that specializes in
urban design, transportation, and civil engineering. Founded 54 years ago, Kimley-Horn is an employee -
owned corporation that has a staff of more than 7,400 who serve a wide range of clients across many
disciplines from more than 130 offices nationwide. Our multidisciplinary experience covers a wide range
within transportation planning and engineering, landscape architecture and urban design, environmental
planning and design, and public policy. Kimley-Horn has nine offices in DFW with nearly 1,000 staff. This
project will be led from our Fort Worth office.
Side Partners, LLC: is the legal name with the Internal Revenue Service and the Texas Secretary of State
for this Sole Proprietorship. Founded in early 2022 and led by Randol L. Hutcheson, Side Partners is an
urban design firm specializing in form -based coding. Side Partners thrives on the agility and personal
attention that only a dedicated owner can provide. With over 25 years of experience in local government,
for -profit, and nonprofit work, I offer expert advice on development process improvements, community
outreach, development code peer review, historic preservation consultation, and staff training in specialized
zoning and development delivery. My commitment to excellence, creativity, and community impact drives us
forward as we shape cities with purpose and vision.
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Team Organizational Structure
City of Fort Worth
Livable Plans & Codes
Jay Narayana, AICP
Project Manager
Livable Plans & Codes
Jay Narayana
Planning and FBC Lead
Michael Huston
Urban Design Lead
Side Partners
Randy Hutcheson
FBC Advisor and Quality
Review and Check
Kimley-Horn
Jeff Whitacre
Transportation and Infrastructure
Reid Cleeter
Market Analysis and
Planning Support
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Key Team Members Technical Qualifications
Education: Master of
Business Administration
(Concentration in Real Estate
Finance & Development),
University of Texas at
Arlington, Texas I Master of
Urban & Regional Planning,
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
and State University,
Blacksburg, Virginia
Bachelor of Architecture,
Bangalore University, India
Professional Positions:
Principal, Livable Plans and
Codes, LLC (2013 - present)
Principal & Senior Associate,
Gateway Planning Group,
Inc. (2007 - 2013) 1 Chief
Planner & Senior Planner,
City of Southlake, Texas
(2001 - 2007) 1 Planner II,
City of Louisville, Kentucky
(1998 - 2001)
Professional Affiliations:
Resource Council Member -
Form -Based Codes Institute
Accredited Member,
Congress for the New
Urbanism (CNU)
Jayashree Narayana, AICP, CNU-A LIVABLE
Project Manager Norm
With over 28 years of public and private sector experience, mmm�'
Jay has worked on several award -winning initiatives. LPC specializes
in a range of planning and urban design initiatives from comprehensive
plans, downtown plans, corridor and small area plans, all with a focus on
implementation through zoning and form -based codes. Jay's planning
and coding work is based on a firm understanding of real estate market
fundamentals that ensures that plans are implementable.
Relevant Experience: Livable Plans and Codes, LLC.
(2013 - present)
East Berry Street Corridor Plan & Corridor Code, City of Fort Worth,
Texas (underway with KHA as the lead firm): Leading the development
of a Corridor Redevelopment code structure based on the city's mixed -
use zoning tools that would apply to E Berry and future redevelopment
corridors. Anticipated adoption and city -initiated zoning in Fall of 2024.
East Lancaster Street Sub -Area Plan and Corridor Code, City of Fort
Worth, Texas (underway with WSP as the lead firm). Leading the
development of an implementing form -based code based on the Corridor
Redevelopment Code structure under development. Anticipated city -
initiated zoning in 2025.
Downtown Form -Based Code and on -call support, 2020 - 22, City of
Fort Smith, Arkansas. Led the development of a form -based code to
implement the adopted Downtown Master Plan. The form -based code
has six different character zones, each with their unique development
context. LPC also supported the post adoption training and plan review
to beta test the code and recommend code refinements.
SH 199 Corridor Redevelopment Code and On -Call support, City of
Sansom Park, Texas (current). LPC led the development of a master
plan and implementing form -based code (LITE) with a focus on
redevelopment of a mile long aging commercial corridor -- SH 199 in the
city of Sansom Park and missing -middle neighborhood transitions along
the parallel corridors (code adopted in 2021). The code is light on the
form -based elements and focuses mainly on allowing good development
to happen by eliminating barriers such as deep setbacks and use -based
parking requirements and adding multi -family entitlement by right along
the corridor.
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Education: Bachelor of
Architecture (Professional
Degree), University of
Kentucky I Bachelor of
Design, University of Florida
Professional Positions:
Senior Urban Designer,
Livable Plans and
Codes (2013 - present)
Principal, Civic Plan Studio
(2020-present) I Principal,
Townscape Architects (2018
- present) I Senior Designer,
DPZ CoDesign (2012 - 2018
1 Independent Architect
and Planner (2002-2012)1
Architect/Urban Designer,
City of Louisville, Kentucky
(1999 - 2001)
Professional Affiliations:
Michael Huston, AICP, Arch, LEED-AP LIV,.BLE
Urban Design Lead �'N'd■■■
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With over 30 years of experience as an architect, urban PANS & CODES
designer and planner, Michael Huston is an integral part of the LPC team.
He has worked in various capacities with LPC on a range of planning and
implementation projects, all with a focus on walkable, mixed use.
Relevant Experience: Livable Plans and Codes
East Berry Street Corridor Plan & Corridor Code, City of Fort Worth,
Texas (underway with KHA as the lead firm): Developing a corridor
redevelopment code structure based on the city's mixed -use zoning
tools that would apply to East Berry and future redevelopment
corridors. Anticipated adoption and city -initiated zoning in Fall of
2024.
• East Lancaster Street Sub -Area Plan and Corridor Code, City of
Fort Worth, Texas (underway with WSP as the lead firm). Leading
the development of an implementing form -based code based on
the Corridor Redevelopment Code structure under development.
Anticipated city -initiated zoning in 2025.
• Advancing East Lancaster - Transit -Oriented Development Plan, City
of Fort Worth and Trinity Metro (Adopted Spring 2022 with Kimley-
Horn as the lead firm). Supported the land use, concept plans, and
zoning recommendations to implement the TOD elements of the E
Lancaster Corridor Plan, Phase I.
• Zoning Ordinance Update, City of Crowley, Texas (adopted May
2022). LPC led the development of an overall zoning ordinance
update with a specific focus on creating a new form -based Downtown
Zoning District within the context of the overall zoning ordinance.
American Institute of
SH199 Corridor Plan, City of Sansom Park, master planning and
Architects I Congress for
site development. LPC led the development of a master plan and
the New Urbanism (CNU) I
implementing form -based code (LITE) with a focus on redevelopment
Member, American Institute
of a mile long aging commercial corridor -- SH 199 in the city of
of Certified Planners (AICP)
Sansom Park (code adopted in 2021). The code is light on the form -
Member, American Planners
based elements and focuses mainly on allowing good development
Association I Design
to happen by eliminating barriers such as deep setbacks and use -
Committee Lead, Grand
based parking requirements and adding multi -family entitlement by
Central District Association,
right along the corridor.
St. Petersburg, FL
Downtown Code, City of Brownsville, Texas (with Freese & Nichols
Articles/Presentations:
as the lead firm) LPC developed a zoning framework and code for
Architecture and the
Downtown Brownsville and its adjoining neighborhoods as part of
Environmental Impact
the Unified Development Ordinance. The code uses form -based
of Artificial Complexity,
elements and building types calibrated to the context of historic
Common Edge, 2021
Downtown Brownsville.
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Kimley>>> Horn
Jeff Whitacre, PE, AICP
-
Transportation and Infastructure
Jeff has 19 years of project experience with mobility planning for cities.
Jeff's passion is to move game -changing transportation projects from a
creative vision to reality. Jeff is unique in that he is extremely talented
at both developing innovative plans, and then leading their design and
implementation. He focuses on creating alignments that consider natural,
Education: Master of
man-made, and fiscal constraints. His goal is to connect communities
Engineering, Traffic
through mobility investments. These investments include developing "right -
Engineering, Texas A&M
sized" transportation plans and prioritizing transportation projects to allow
University I Master of Public
the biggest impact for the dollars spent that fit into the community fabric. He
Administration, Public
has developed multimodal transportation plans for more than 20 cities in
Administration, University of
Texas and developed capital improvement plans for over 40 communities.
Texas, Arlington I Bachelor of
Relevant Experience:
Science, Civil Engineering,
Texas A&M University
. Austin Transportation Criteria Manual (Street sections in conjunction
with form -based code efforts), Austin, TX
'rofessionalAffiliations:
Professional Engineer in
. East Berry Corridor Plan and Form -Based Code, Fort Worth, TX
Texas (#102469) 1 Registered
• Stockyard Transportation Study — in relationship to Form Base Code,
American Institute of Certified
Fort Worth, TX
Planners (#102469) 1 TxDOT
• Advancing East Lancaster Transit -Oriented Development Plan, Fort
Pre -Certifications Categories:
Worth, TX
1.1.1, 1.3.1, 1.4.1, 7.1.1,
. Arlington Thoroughfare Development Plan, Arlington, TX
• Waco Thoroughfare Plan Update, Waco, TX
• Texarkana MPO Regional Transportation Plan, Texarkana, TX
• Burleson Mobility Plan (BTX Moves) and Impact Fees, Burleson, TX
• Mansfield Thoroughfare Plan/Impact Fees, Mansfield, TX
• Cleburne Master Thoroughfare Plan, Cleburne, TX
• Boerne Mobility Plan, Boerne, TX
• San Antonio Tomorrow Multimodal Mobility Plan, San Antonio, TX
• Amarillo MPO Regional Multimodal Transportation Plan, Amarillo, TX
• Lubbock 2040 Comprehensive Plan/Master Thoroughfare Plan/
Impact Fees, Lubbock, TX
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Education: Bachelor of
Science, Geography,
University of North Texas
American Planning
Association (APA), Member
Urban Land Institute (ULI),
Member
Kimley>>> Horn
Reid Cleeter
Marketing Analysis and Planning Support
Reid has eight years of experience marrying long-range planning and
market research. He focuses on market analysis for a range of real estate
product types and enjoys helping communities better understand their
existing opportunities and challenges. Prior to joining the firm, he was
a planner for an architecture firm in the Dallas -Fort Worth Metroplex.
Reid brings experience working on a variety of longrange planning
projects including corridor plans, small area and downtown plans, and
comprehensive plans. With a market -based approach to align the real
estate analysis with community engagement and stakeholder visioning,
fiscally resilient strategies and policy will lay the foundation for continued
community sustainability.
Relevant Experience: Livable Plans and Codes
• East Lancaster Corridor Study, Fort Worth, TX
• East Berry Street Corridor Study, Fort Worth, TX
• Waco 25th Street Corridor Plan, Waco, TX
• West End Area Plan, New Braunfels, TX
• TxDOT Active Transportation Plan — Work Order No. 7, Statewide, TX
• Southgate SH 360 Corridor Plan, Grand Prairie, TX*
• Grand Prairie 161 Corridor Plan, Grand Prairie, TX*
• US Business 77 Corridor Study, Waco, TX*
• Anna 2050 Comprehensive Plan, Anna, TX**
• Corinth 2040 Comprehensive Plan, Corinth, TX**
• Ballpark Station Area Plan, Salt Lake City, UT*
• Farmington Station Area Plan, Farmington, UT*
• Sachse Comprehensive Plan, Sachse, TX*
• Downtown Grand Prairie Master Plan, Grand Prairie, TX*
• City of Grand Prairie 2021 Housing Strategy, Grand Prairie, TX*
• *Projects completed prior to joining Kimley-Horn
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/side/ Partners
Randy Hutchenson
Education: College of
FBC Advisor and Quality and Review and Check
Architecture, Design &
Construction I M.C.P. — Urban
Planning and urban design firm focused on form -based coding,
Design I University of Oslo
development process improvements, community outreach, development
School of Architecture I
code peer review, providing on -call urban design services, historic
Scandinavian Architecture and
preservation consultation, and staff training in specialized zoning and
Design I Auburn University
development delivery.
I College of Liberal Arts I
Job Assignments on Recent Projects:
B.A. —Geography I Minor—
. Prime — Downtown Fort Worth, Inc. 2022
Psychology/Sociology
swards: 2019 CLIDE Award
-Parks Conservancy Research, Strategy, &Recommendations
Stockyards Form Based Code
• Sub — HR&AAdvisors 2023
12019 CLIDE Award Historic
- Historic and Cultural Preservation Strategic Plan
Preservation Ordinance I
- Research & Government Process/Practice
2018 Historic Fort Worth, Inc.
Award Historic Preservation
•Sub —Place Strategies 2023 -Present
Ordinance 12017 International
- Camp Bowie Form Based Code Update
Downtown Association
- City of Justin, Texas Unified Development Code & Old Town
Award - Downtown Fort Worth
Form Based Code
Standardsn
Urban Design Standards and
Guidelines 12012 Texas
- City of Catoosa and Rodgers County Oklahoma Unified
—State Award I Camp Bowie
Development Code
Form Based Code 12011
• Sub — Livable Plans and Codes — 2024 - Present
CLIDE Award Near Southside
- City of Fort Worth Commercial Corridors Redevelopment Code
Form Based Code 12009
•Citywide enabling legislation
CLIDE Award Trinity Uptown
Plan and Code 12008 Driehaus
• East Berry Corridor
Form Based Code Institute
• East Lancaster Corridor
Code Award Near Southside
Number of Years at /side/ Partners: 2
Form Based Code 12007
Texas APA — State
Relevant Experience:
4ffiliations. Community • Metro Nashville Planning Department, 1998 - 2004
Design Fort Worth Board • Nashville Civic Design Center, 2000 - 2004
Chair I CNU-A I Form Based . City of Fort Worth, Texas Development Services Department, 2005 — 2022
Code Institute I Steering
Committee Member I - Senior Planner
Downtown Fort Worth, Inc I - Planning Manager
Design Review Committee - Acting Assistant Director
Member
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Experience in Preparing and Updating
Municipal Form -Based Codes
The Livable Plans team has unparalleled experience in crafting and implementing form -based codes
in Texas over the past 16 years. LPC Principal Jayashree Narayana, throughout her career with Gateway
Planning Group, Livable Plans and Codes, and as a public sector planner, has led the crafting and administering
some of the most successful form -based codes in the Metroplex. Specifically, over the last 11 years as a principal
of Livable Plans and Codes, first as a sole proprietor and since 2021, as an LLC, Jay has worked on over half -
dozen codes with form -based elements:
• PGBT Corridor Code, City of Garland (greenfield code)
• CityLine East TOD Code, KDC Development, Richardson, TX
• Downtown Bastrop FBC, City of Bastrop, Texas
• Bedford Commons Code, City of Bedford, Texas
• Downtown Brownsville Code (part of UDC initiative), City of Brownsville, Texas
• Downtown Crowley Code (part of the Zoning Ordinance update), City of Crowley, Texas
• Downtown Form -Based Code, City of Fort Smith, Arkansas
• IH-35E Corridor Redevelopment Overlay, City of Lewisville, Texas
• SH 199 Corridor Plan and Code, City of Sansom Park, Texas
• Commercial Corridors Redevelopment Code (E Berry and E Lancaster Corridors), City of Fort Worth, Texas
Prior to establishing Livable Plans and Codes, Jay worked on several award -winning codes that have been
implemented including:
• Oak Street Corridor Plan and Code, City of Roanoke, Texas
• CityLine TOD Code for KDC Development in Richardson
• McKinney Town Center Code, City of McKinney, Texas
• Camp Bowie Corridor Redevelopment Code, City of Fort Worth, Texas.
• Downtown Owensboro Form -Based Code, City of Owensboro, Kentucky
• Downtown Hutto Form -Based Code, Hutto, Texas
Kimley-Horn has extensive experience related to planning and infrastructure related activities including:
• Panther Island Mass Grading Plan
• Panther Island Wastewater Master Plan
• Lead the 3D model update that is in TRWD's office
• Assisted in the developed the Conceptual Bridge and Canal Schematics
• Assisted in the Evaluation of the Canal Maintenance Dam Options
• Developed the Panther Island utility corridors
• Updated Panther Island Master Plan for minor roadway alignments
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• Developed the Panther Island Master Plan Canal Detention Credit Analysis
• Developed the Panther Island Master Plan Canal Phasing Conceptual TRWD Costs which includes canals,
storm drain, maintenance dams, local and arterial streets, and utility relocations.
• Evaluated bridges for the canal crossings
• Assisted TRWD with the Heritage Park and TRWD property swap
• Assisted TRWD with the Panther Island Strategic Vision Update
• Developed the Trinity Uptown Transportation Impact Study
• Developed the conceptual/preliminary iSWM for Panther Island
• Update the Panther Island Stormwater opinion of probable construction costs
• Designed the TRWD Panther Island Canal B Phase 1
Kimley-Horn also has experience related to the Panther Island FBC that included:
• Assisted TRWD in updating the Panther Island Form Based Code
• TRWD Water Quality Guidance Manual — helped develop the water quality requirements for Panther Island
• Developed Commercial Development Guide for Panther Island
• Developed the Panther Island Canal Design Guidelines
In addition, KHA has worked with Franchise Utilities and Private development interests to address Oncor
transmission line alignment and assisted with the design of various private developments including Encore
and Panther Island Pavilion.
Side Partners, LLC is DFW based Planning and Urban Design firm established in 2022, led by Randy Hutcheson
that focuses on form -based coding, development process improvements, community outreach, development
code peer review, providing on -call urban design services, historic preservation consultation, and staff training in
specialized zoning and development delivery.
After over 25 years as a local government urban designer, most recently from the City of Fort Worth, Side Partners
provides a range of planning and coding services that will be invaluable to the team. Side Partners is a boutique
firm with a sole owner and employee, Randy Hutcheson and has its office in North Richland Hills, Texas.
Assigned to the Trinity River Project in 2005, Randy Hutcheson possesses a unique understanding of the project.
His tenure on the project from 2005 to 2023 allowed him to witness its evolution firsthand. Randy's pivotal role in
introducing the city and project consultants to the advantages of form -based codes underscores his specialized
expertise on this form -based code. Specifically, he has deep insights into the code's history, text amendments
since its initial approval, updates to the urban design plan, creation of canal guidelines, and strategic decisions
related to street sections. Moreover, Randy adeptly balances height considerations, land use dynamics, and
stakeholder expectations against Tax Increment Financing (TIF) performance. His expertise is an invaluable asset
for Panther Island's success. As a long time Resource Council and Steering Committee member at the Smart
Growth America's Form Based Code Institute, Randy has demonstrated his specialized expertise and capabilities
by providing peer review of codes from other cities to guidance on form based code education of public and
private practitioners. Experience in preparing and updating form -based codes that regulate development and
redevelopment in other communities (identifying, evaluating, codifying, and explaining the essential qualities of
community design and character) (project sheets)
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June 2024
Firm's Approach
Enhancing Panther Island's Form -Based Code: Vision 2.0 Integration
The existing form -based code (FBC) serves as a solid framework aligned with Panther Island's overarching
vision. However, Vision 2.0 introduces nuanced design elements related to building heights, desired mix of
uses, options for houseboats, open spaces, transit, waterfronts spaces, canals, and channel fronts. Some
recommendations are contingent on discussions that were not finalized in the Vision 2.0 process that are
necessary to achieve some recommendations. These enhancements must now be seamlessly integrated into the
FBC. Additionally, Vision 2.0 emphasizes a more compact street network to foster true urbanism. Consequently,
the FBC update should address practical ways to implement the recommended connectivity improvements and
refined street cross sections from Vision 2.0.
Recommended Steps for Panther Island Form Based Code (FBC) Revisions
1. Early Workshop and Decision -Making Framework
We recommend starting with a workshop involving key public entities —the city and Trinity River Water
District (TRWD). Together, we'll create a decision -making framework. This framework will identify areas
of agreement and disagreement on recommendations from Vision 2.0, as well as any agency -specific
requirements and priorities. This step will clarify straightforward code amendments versus elements needing
further study by our consultant team.
LPC has extensive experience with public and stakeholder
engagement that will be critical during this FBC update process.
During this step, we recommend city staff assigned to this project creating the list of stakeholders they want
to engage throughout the process including members of the original Vision 2.0 Steering Committee, public
entity partners, elected and appointed officials, and major property owners and developers in the district.
2. Section -by -Section Comparison and Regulatory Approaches
Next, we'll conduct a thorough comparison between existing FBC provisions and Vision 2.0. Our goal is to
identify inconsistencies, areas requiring adjustment, and additions to the code. We'll recommend regulatory
approaches to align the FBC with Vision 2.0's goals as agreed upon in step one (1).
We recommend meeting with the City Attorneys Office during this step to ensure recommendations from
Vision 2.0 that are intended to be incorporated are in conformance with state law to ensure we are not
suggesting unattainable solutions in future steps.
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3. Code Calibration Charrette
We recommend a two (2)-day code calibration charrette exploring various calibration options for the major
form -based standards including options. We will work with city team members charged with implementation
of the code and development/infrastructure delivery. The charrette's outcome will be presented in a public
meeting, as outlined in step four (4), allowing stakeholders to provide feedback.
4. Broad Agreement and Detailed Drafting
Once step three (3) is complete, we will work with the city's project manager to engage stakeholders to
discuss major elements that are agreed upon. Achieving consensus will pave the way for a detailed strike -
through and underlined version of the updated FBC, complete with graphics and maps.The logistics of the
public meeting will be organized by the city's project manager and include, at a minimum, stakeholders
identified by staff in step one with the consultant team leading the meetings.
5. Beta Testing and Review
The draft code will undergo rigorous beta testing based on existing and potential projects. City staff, partner
agencies, and stakeholders will review it thoroughly. This could take the form of a one -day workshop where
the city, consultant team, and the public partners including TRWD, all work together to determine fatal flaws.
Their feedback will inform necessary refinements.
Example of beta testing of the standards in a form -based code conducted by LPC.
6. Final Public Presentation Before Approval Process
The consultant team will present at a second meeting, convened by the city, to present the final draft after
completion of steps four (4) and five (5).
7. Formal Adoption
The project team will support staff through the formal adoption of the revised code as outlined in the RFP.
This will include formal presentations to the Urban Design Commission, Zoning Commission, and City
Council and up to two (2) rounds of revisions.
8.Ongoing Support (optional)
Following adoption, our team could be available for on -call support during project reviews under the updated
FBC. We'll clarify code standards for different scenarios and assist city staff in decision -making. This would
be an additional service that our team would offer after the code amendment is adopted.
By seamlessly integrating Vision 2.0's enhancements, we'll ensure that Panther Island's FBC reflects the
community's evolving needs and aspirations as envisioned in Vision 2.0 and new ideas gathered during
this process.
Response to Request for Proposals for Panther Island Form -Based Code 15
June 2024
Firm's Success and Performance
Experience
Downtown Fort Smith Form -Based Code
Client: City of Fort Smith, AR I Location: Fort Smith, Arkansas
Key staff: Jay Narayana- Project Lead and Coding Lead
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Livable Plans and Codes was invited to assist the
City of Fort Smith, Arkansas in developing the form -
based code to implement its downtown master plan,
Propelling Downtown Forward.
Led by the Fort Smith Central Business Improvement
District (CBID) and the City of Fort Worth, LPC
worked with downtown stakeholders and city staff
to develop a tailored zoning tool to implement the
different redevelopment opportunities in and around
downtown. It included the creation of six sub -
districts, a regulating plan, and integration of historic
preservation guidelines.
LPC also provided post adoption support with training
sessions with staff to walk them through the review
process and supported the review of the first few
projects under the newly adopted code.
Relevant Experience: Master planning, form -
based code, urban design and placemaking
Project Time -Frame: 2019 — 2021
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land uses in Downtown Fort Smith the
form -based code envisions
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H 199 Corridor Plan and Zoning Update
Client: City of Sansom Park, Texas I Location: Sansom Park, Texas
Key staff: Jay Narayana- project lead and coding lead I Michael Huston- urban design and graphics lead
The Illustrative Plan shows potential development
scenarios is key sites along the SH 199 corridor. The
team proposed pedestrian and bike improvements on
local streets to better connect the park and school.
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the City of Sansom Park to develop a masterplan
and form -based zoning to coincide with TXDOT
right-of-way improvements to SH 199(Jacksboro
Highway). The team prepared an Illustrative
Plan to study the redevelopment capacity of key
opportunity sites along the corridor. In addition,
going outside their study area, the team proposed
pedestrian and bike facility enhancements to
connect the north and south sides of the town that
were separated by the high traffic corridor. Biway
Street was identified for its potential as a walkable
"Main Street" and flexible zoning to encourage
small businesses that cater to the local community.
The new zones, which included a Corridor Mixed -
Use zone and a Neighborhood Mixed -use zone,
included basic building design standards intended
to improve the character and image of the corridor
over time.
Relevant experience: Corridor plan, master
planning, form -based code, urban design and
placemaking
ect Time -Frame: 2021 — 2022
Protect Contact:
Jim Barnett, Jr. I Mayor, City of Sansom Park
jbarnettjr@sansompark.org 1817.739.1250
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FORT WORTH
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RFP - CIQ
RFP Ref. #: 24-0203
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RFP Title: Panther Island Form -Based Code Update
CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE FORM CIO
For vendor doing business with local governmental entity
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RFP - CIQ
RFP Ref. #: 24-0203
Page 2 of 3
RFP Title: Panther Island Form -Based Code Update
CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE FORM CIO
For vendor doing business with local governmental entity
This queslionnaire reflects changes made io the law by N.B. 23, 94ih Leg., Regular 5essiom
OFFICE USE ONLY
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Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
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Page 2 of 3
RFP Title: Panther Island Form -Based Code Update
CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE FORM CIO
For vendor doing business with local governmental entity
This queslionnaire reflects changes made io the law by N.B. 23, eaih Leg., Regular Session.
OFFICE USE ONLY
This questionnaire is being filed in accordance with Chapter 176, Local Govemment Code, by a vender who
rate Received
has a business relalionship as defined by Seclon 1716_001(1,a) with a local governmental enlity and the
vendor meets requirements urxiar Section 17fi.1)06(a)_
By law this questionnaire must be tiled with the records adminislralor of the local govemmenlal entity not Imar
than the 7th business day after the dale the vendor becomes aware of facts Thal require the slatement to he
filed. See Section 176.006(a-1), Local Government Code.
A vendor commits an offense if the vendor knowingly violates Seclian 176.U06, Local Government Code_ An
oflense order dris section is a misdemeanor.
1 Name of vendor who has business relationship with local gOvernmenlalentity.
Randy Hutcheson
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AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE AND CONTACT DETAILS
RFP Reff, 4. 24-0203 Doc. Refff: RFP-03 Page I of I
RFP Title: Panther Island Form -Based Code Update
Legal Name of Proposer:
D/B!A Name of Proposer:
Livable Plans and Codes, LLC
Livable Plans and Codes
City of Fort Worth Bidder/Supplied Id or Federal Id Number (TIN): 90-1906155
Address: 8928 Redding_ Street, _North Richland Hills, Texas 76180
Name of the Authorized Representative:_Jayashree Narayana
Title: _Principal
The undersigned, by his/her signature, represents that he/she is submitting a
binding? Proposal and is authorized to bind the respondent to fully comply with the
solicitation document contained herein. The Respondent, by submitting and
signing below, acknowledges that he/she has received and read the entire
document packet for this RFP and agrees to be bound by the terms therein.
The undersigned agrees if the Proposal is accepted, to furnish any and all items
and/or services upon which prices are offered, at the price(s) and upon the terms,
conditions, and scope/specifications contained in this RFP.
Signature of the Authorized Representative:
Email:_jayCa livableplans.com Phone: 817-937-7186
Name of Contact Person - 1: Jayashree Narayana
Title of Contact Person - 1: principal
Email: jay@livableplans.com
Name of Contact Person - 2:
Title of Contact Person - 2:
Phone: 817.937.7186
Email: Phone:
Name of Contact Person - 3:
Title of Contact Person - 3:
Email: Phone:
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PROPRIETARY INFORMATION, QUALIFICATION
QUESTIONNAIRE, AND MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
RFP Ref. #: 24-0203 Doc. Ref#: RFP-05 I Page 1 of 5
RFP Title: Panther Island Form -Based Code Update
Legal Name of Proposer: Livable Plans and Codes, LLC
1.0 PROPRIETARY INFORMATION
1.1 All material submitted to the City becomes public property and is
subject to the Texas Public Information Act upon receipt.
1.2 If a Bidder does not desire information that it believes to be proprietary
in the bid to be disclosed, the bidder must list each page number in the
chart below and must clearly mark and identify each page by including
the word "PROPRIETARY" in all caps and highlighted yellow on the
bottom center of each page at the time of submittal. The City will, to
the extent allowed by law, endeavor to protect such information from
disclosure. The final decision as to the information that must be
disclosed lies with the Texas Attorney General. Note: Pricing may not
be marked proprietary and will be made publicly available in the form
of a bid tab following evaluation of all bids. By submitting a response,
Bidders agree that pricing is not proprietary and may be released.
1.3 Failure to identify proprietary information, as required in Section 1.2,
will result in all unmarked sections being deemed non-proprietary and
available upon public request.
Pages with information
believed to be
Proprietary
Please indicate if only specific sections
on the page are believed to be
Proprietary
None
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RFP Title: Panther Island Form -Based Code Update
2.0 PROPOSEWS QUALIFICATION QUESTIONNAIRE
The information provided on this questionnaire and in the Proposal, submittal
will be used to determine the responsiveness of the Proposal. Please answer
each question thoroughly. Answers may be provided on a separate sheet as
long as each response is labeled according to the question.
2.1 Will the agreement be available for Cooperative Agreement use?
Please refer to the Cooperative Purchasing clause in the "RFP-01
Instruction to Proposers" document.
Yes X No
2.2 How long has your company been in business? 11 years (3 years
as an LLC and 8 as a sole proprietor (Attach information that can
be used to verify your years of experience.)
2.3
2.4
Do you have an email address that is regularly monitored? Yes
Email Address:
j ay@livableplans.com
How often will emails be responded to? within 24 hours
2.5 What are your business hours and days?
Regular work hours: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm including evening
meetings as needed
2.6 Will your company be able to complete the deliverables on time listed
on Section 3.0, Page 7, RFP-04-Evaluation Factors and Scope of
Services?
Yes X No
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RFP Title: Panther Island Form -Based Code Update
3.0 DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR PROPOSAL TO BE CONSIDERED
RESPONSIVE
3.1 Proposals should adequately address all evaluation factors listed in
this solicitation and include the following list of required items that
that will be used as part of the evaluation.
3.2 Proposals should be prepared as simply as possible and provide a
straightforward, concise description of the proposer's capabilities to
satisfy the requirements of the RFP. Utmost attention should be given
to accuracy, completeness, and clarity of content. All parts, pages,
figures, or tables should be numbered and clearly labeled. Response
information should be limited to pertinent information only.
3.3 The following documents and information is required to be submitted
to be considered responsive:
3.3.1 A completed and signed Conflict of Interest (CIQ) form, RFP-
02-Form CIQ. This form shall not count towards any page
limits.
3.3.2 A completed and signed Authorized Signature and Contact
Details, RFP-03-Authorized Signature and Contact Details
form. This form shall not count towards any page limits.
3.3.3 Completed Questionnaire and Requirements form, RFP-05-
Questionnaire and Requirements, to include:
3.3.3.1 Executive Summary detailing the Firm's interest and
understanding of the project.
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3.3.3.2 Provide firm's background, team organizational
structure and the technical qualifications and
capabilities of the key team members of the Firm who
will actually be performing work on the project
described in this RFP. Demonstrate technical
competency, qualifications, licenses/certifications for
Municipal Form -based Code, and compliance with
technical requirements. Document specialized expertise
demonstrating such specialized capabilities pertinent to
similar work experience as described in the solicitation
by the individuals.
3.3.3.3 Provide experience in preparing and updating
municipal form -based codes that regulate development
and redevelopment in other communities.
3.3.4.3.1 Identifying, evaluating, codifying, and
explaining the essential qualities of
community design and character.
3.3.3.4 Provide Firm's approach for completing and managing
the services described in this solicitation.
3.3.3.5 Provide Firm's success and performance experiences
related to other similar projects in size with in the last
ten (10) years. List and describe no more than two (2)
completed projects total and provide key staff members
and roles. Include the customer's contact information
for each project.
3.3.3.6 Documentation showing the Proposer has an active
account or has started their firm registration with the
U.S. Government System for Award Management
(SAM.GOV). Note: there is no cost to register in
SAM.GOV.
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3.3.4 Completed Business Equity MWBE and Forms, RFP-06-
Business Equity MWBE and Forms. This form shall not count
towards any page limits.
3.3.5 Any Other Required Documents. Proposers can include
additional documentation in this section that may assist in the
evaluation process. Documents should reference the section it
pertains to. Documents on this section shall count towards the
page limit.
3.3.6 Completed Bid Table (BT-78FR). This form shall not count
towards any page limits.
3.3.7 RFP 24-0203 Exception Forms — Proposer shall indicate any
and all exceptions to the RFP. The exceptions must be listed on
an item -by -item basis and cross-referenced. If there are no
exceptions, the Proposer must expressly state that no exceptions
are taken. This form shall not count towards any page limits.
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RFP Exceptions
Livable Plans and Codes, LLC
Panther Island Form -Based Code Update
1. Delete "and defend" on the first sentence under item 8.2 General Indemnification, page 3.
8.2 GENERAL INDEMNIFICATION - VENDOR HEREBY COVENANTS AND AGREES TO
INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS, AND DEFEND CITY, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS,
REPRESENTATIVES, SERVANTS, AND EMPLOYEES, FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL
CLAIMS OR LAWSUITS OF ANY KIND OR CHARACTER, WHETHER REAL OR ASSERTED, FOR
EITHER PROPERTY DAMAGE OR LOSS (INCLUDING ALLEGED DAMAGE OR LOSS TO
VENDOR'S BUSINESS AND ANY RESULTING LOST PROFITS) AND PERSONAL INJURY,
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DEATH, TO ANY AND ALL PERSONS, ARISING OUT OF
OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT, TO THE EXTENT CAUSED BY THE
NEGLIGENT ACTS OR OMISSIONS OR MALFEASANCE OF VENDOR, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS,
REPRSENTATIVES, SERVANTS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, OR SUBCONTRACTORS.
2. Change #24 Warranty of Services to the following text (Page 7):
Vendor warrants that its services will be of the level of competency presently
maintained by other practicing planners as promulgated by the American Institute of
Certified Planners (AICP) for professional and technical soundness, accuracy, and
adequacy of the work and materials provided under this agreement. its se.vies ,.- ••xi" be
„f high ,.Uality and ,.,...f,.HR t9 gL-RL-Folly PFL- ailiRg ;..d,,. tFy +PRel.,rds City must give
written notice of any breach of this warranty within thirty (30) days from the date that
the services are completed. In such event, at Vendor's option, Vendor will either (a) use
commercially reasonable efforts to re -perform the services in a manner that conforms
with the warranty, or (b) refund the fees paid by City to Vendor for the nonconforming
services.
FORT WORTH.
ADDENDUM TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NO. 24-0203
PANTHER ISLAND FORM -BASED CODE UPDATE
PURCHASING DIVISION
ADDENDUM NO. 1
DATE ISSUED: June 6, 2024
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP): 24-0203
BID CLOSING DATE: June 13, 2024 (UNCHANGED)
RFP No. 24-0203 issued May 15, 2024, is hereby amended as follows:
1. The Proposal Submission Deadline is changed from June 13, 2024 at
2.00 AM (CST) to June 13, 2024 at 2.00 PM (CST).
2. Questions and Answers document is hereby incorporated, in full text on
page 2 of this addendum.
All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.
Jesus F- m'awo�ez
Jesus Fernandez
BUYER
................................................................................ .
By the signature affixed below, Addendum No. 1 is hereby incorporated into
and made part of the above referenced Request for Proposal.
COMPANY NAME: Livable Plans and Codes, LLC
SIGNATURE:
NOTE: Company name and signature must be the same as on the original
bid documents. Failure to return this form with your sealed bid may constitute
grounds for rejection of your offer.
Questions and Answers
Q1 Is four (4) the desired number of community meetings?
Al Yes, that is the ideal number of community meetings given the various
stakeholder groups that will be involved. However, if the consultant has
a different model and community meeting format that has worked well
in the past on a similar project, the City would be open to discussing
alternatives.
Q2 Is it possible to consider an additional fee increase to allow the urban
design and planning firm who completed Panther Island Updated
Strategic Vision to be able to join a team to provide insight and
expertise on the approved Panther Island Strategic Vision 2.0?
A2 The City does not have additional funding in the project budget to bring
on a separate firm to assist with the project.
Q3 Is it encouraged for proposing teams to include the urban design and
planning firm who completed Panther Island Updated Strategic Vision
to join their team to provide insight and expertise on the approved
Panther Island Strategic Vision 2.0?
A3 It is encouraged but not required, since the City has access/ownership
to the Panther Island Strategic Vision 2.0 project documents.
Q4 On Section 2.2.3, Page 3 of Evaluation Factors and Scope of Services,
to what extent should this form -based code update process revisit the
issues resolved in Panther Island Strategic Vision 2.0? Specifically, as it
relates to building heights since that has been very contentious. Or can
this form -based code process assume that some of these previously
resolved issues as a given?
A4 The building height item is not resolved. An analysis of existing building
heights and recommendations for adjustments to the heights within
sub -districts (including sub -district boundaries) is expected as part of
this update. The City adopted a text amendment to the Code in April
2024 to increase the building height in the Panther Island -North Main
sub -district to 20 stories. This text amendment was intended to be
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temporary until a full evaluation of heights, massing, and sub -districts is
undertaken as part of the Code update process.
The building height issue is also one of the factors that leads into the
number of community engagement meetings.
Q5 Can an MWBE Prime firm count their participation as meeting the
MWBE requirements?
A5 Yes, an MWBE Prime that is certified through the accepted certification
agencies, is within the six county marketplace, and/or falls under the
significant business presence requirement, can count toward the
participation of the MWBE goal set on the project.
Q6 Is the SAM.gov registration requirement a must? This is something that
many small businesses find unnecessary to complete.
A6 Yes, the City requires a SAM.gov registration or proof that the proposer
is currently registering the account.
Q7 Is the City looking at just tweaking the existing code and refining it so it
addresses the Panther Island Strategic Vision 2.0 that was recently
adopted?
A7 The City's goal is to make necessary adjustments to the existing Code
so that it reflects recommendations in the Panther Island Strategic
Vision 2.0. The City does not anticipate a full re -write of the Code.
Q8 On the bid table, are these calendar dates laid out to happen exactly
right after the other or would there be a reality where the proposers
might do some work and wait for some of those studies to get done?
That way some of that information could technically get incorporated
into the updated form -based code.
A8 Those calendar dates can happen concurrently or be moved forward or
backward if necessary. The "Calendar Days to Complete Deliverable" is
an estimated time frame based on similar Code updates that the City
has undertaken in the past.
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Q9 Are there specific methods that the City is looking for the proposers to
bring to the table or is it for the proposers to come up with different tools
and engagement topologies?
A9 There are no specific methods, although the National Charrette Institute
provides good principles for conducting community engagement.
Q10 Is there an existing steering committee or advisory committee that's
been appointed by City Council that did the Panther Island Strategic
Vision 2.0 and would shepherd this process or work with the City and
the consultants on this process?
Al No, there is not an existing steering committee or advisory committee
that has been appointed. Staff does not anticipate such a committee
being appointed by Council; rather, a key group of stakeholders will be
involved throughout the Code update process.
Q11 Can the City elaborate more on the thought process of the community
engagements? Are they being set up and run by the City and then the
consultants share the information? Or is a consultant in charge of
setting up all those meetings up and running them and the details?
All The logistics of the community engagement meetings will be handled
by City staff. It is expected that the consultant will lead the meetings,
walk participants through proposed changes as well as rationale behind
the changes, and facilitate and collect feedback from participants to be
incorporated into the Code update.
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