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421 N. 10th St. Property: The Agency initiated its vision to transform Block 68 and nearby parcels in its Westside District by acquiring this property in early 2018. The property includes an aging commercial building and small surface lot, which The Agency has converted to a public parking opportunity at the low rate of $5 per day. The Car Park manages the lot and has added signage and a payment system through ParkMobile. Agency is improving the lighting in the lot. DBA will be alerting downtown service workers to this inexpensive parking option. This property is currently subject to a land exchange agreement with the Treasure Valley YMCA. Project Lead: Aaron Nelson

9th & Main Garage: Twenty-one stairwell lights will be replaced in both stairwells at the 9th & Main garage. The existing lights do not provide sufficient lighting and need upgrading. The lights will also move to an above-head position to protect from vandalism and provide better light for the stairs and landings and provide better visibility to all customers. The work will be performed by Quality Electric and the lights are now installed and the project is complete. Project cost is $14,920. Project Lead: Aaron Nelson

City GO: Formerly known as the Downtown Mobility Collaborative, downtown Boise’s Transportation Management Association is up and running. This partnership of Valley Regional Transit, the City of Boise, ACHD Commuteride, Boise State University, St Luke’s Hospital, Downtown Boise Association, and CCDC involves marketing its transportation products and services to the downtown community. The CCDC Board approved a renewed Memorandum of Understanding for City Go at its October 2020 meeting. In response to a request from VRT, the Agency has included a $60,000 contribution to City Go in the proposed FY2023 budget for CCDC. An overview is located at citygoboise.com. City Go recently appointed a new Mobility Integration Director, Duane Wakan, to replace the former Director. Project Lead: Zach Piepmeyer

10th & Front Garage Structural Concrete Repairs – Phase 2: The Agency received board approval at the December meeting to award the contract to Consurco, the lowest bidder on this project. The scope of work consists of partial depth repairs on level four across the entire length of the beams, removal/replacement of concrete, installation of anodes, and the removal and replacement of any damaged rebar with epoxy-coated rebar. The Agency’s budget includes sufficient funds and will start in April 2023 and be completed September 2023. The contract amount is $790,997. Project Lead: Aaron Nelson

 10th & Front Garage Waterproofing Repairs Phase 2

The Agency has sent out an invitation to bid for this project published on May 31, 2023. Bids were submitted June 22, 2023, at 3pm and Sawtooth Caulking was the lowest bidder ($261,560). The project consists of applying membrane to all repair areas on level 4 of the garage for added protection to prevent corrosion to the concrete and repair structures. This project will follow immediately after the repairs are completed by Consurco in late September or early October.