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Block 68 Catalytic Redevelopment Project: In December 2021, the Board selected Edlen & Company’s and deChase Miksis’ (“Developer”) proposal for the disposition of Agency owned property at 1010 W. Jefferson St. and 421 N. 10th St. through a competitive Request for Proposals (“RFP”) process. The proposal included development of two projects: a Mixed-Use Residential and Mobility Hub Project on Block 68 South (1010 W. Jefferson), and a Workforce Housing Project on Block 69 North (1111 W. State St – to be obtained by the Agency via a land exchange with the YMCA for 421 N. 10^th St.). The Board approved the Amended and Restated Land Exchange with the YMCA and the Block 69 North Workforce Housing Project Disposition and Development Agreement (“DDA”) with the Developer in October 2022 and approved the Block 68 South Mixed-Use Residential and Mobility Hub Project DDA with the Developer in December 2022. In April 2023, the Developer requested revised terms for CCDC assistance for both projects and in May 2023, the Board established a project review committee to assist with fact-finding and analysis. Following several discussions, the Developer submitted revised requests on August 8, 2023. The Board approved Agency recommended responses to those requests on August 14, 2023, and directed the parties to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) which was approved by the Board on August 30, 2023, On December 11, 2023, the Board approved the Amended and Restated DDAs for both Block 69 North and Block 68 South. And the Board also approved the Second Amended and Restated Land Exchange Agreement with the YMCA. On April 30, 2024, the Developer submitted its preliminary evidence of financing for each project. On June 14, CCDC’s Executive Director conditionally approved the preliminary evidence of financing for Block 68 South and disapproved the preliminary evidence of financing for Block 69 North. On July 30, 2024, the Developer notified CCDC in writing that the Block 68 South and Block 69 North projects as described in the DDAs are not feasible and requested the Board consider amending the DDAs. The Developer’s requested amendments contemplate development a mixed-use Mobility Hub with active ground floor uses but no residential use on Block 68 South and a new ownership and financing structure for the Workforce Housing Project on Block 69 North. Both projects would require new schedules of performance. The Board will receive a full update on the projects’ status and the developer’s requests at its August 12 work session. Project Lead: Alexandra Monjar

1010 W. Jefferson St. – 10Ten Building – Agency Owned Property: All leases expired as of May 31, 2023, and the building is now vacant other than McAlvain Construction utilizing a small office space on the second floor. The building signs are updated to show there are no tenants. The Car Park converted the lot to $5 public parking, signage has been added to show the $5 flat fee and a payment system through ParkMobile. The Car Park manages the lot. No significant maintenance items to report. Project Lead: Amy Fimbel/Aaron Nelson

1110 W. Grove St. – Renegade Hotel – PP Type 4: Development of this seven-story, 122-key boutique hotel by Hendricks Commercial Properties is nearly complete. The Board designated the project for Type 4 Capital Improvement Project Coordination participation in May 2022, and the agreement was approved by the Board in September 2022. An amendment to the agreement was executed in May 2023, to allow Hendricks’ to install a sidewalk with a geothermal snowmelt system. This amendment does not impact the project’s estimated expenses eligible for reimbursement. The hotel is now complete, and the agency is coordinating with the developer to receive and review cost documentation for reimbursement, expected to occur in this fiscal year. Project Lead: Alexandra Monjar

1015 Main St. – Smith Block Building – PP Type 1: This restoration project includes extensive facade renovation work sensitive to the historic nature of the building. The first-floor retail space will be renovated with the exterior of the building and includes replacing windows, historically accurate awnings, and new storefront display windows and entry doors. The Board approved the final Type 1 Agreement at its January 11, 2023, meeting, and construction is underway with anticipated completion later this Fall. Project Lead: Kassi Brown

1522 W. State St. – 16th & State – PP Type 2: Developer Johnson & Carr plans to construct a seven-story mixed-use building with 104 residential units and 1,600 square feet of ground-floor retail on the site of an old gas station. The project includes workforce housing with 10 percent of the units reserved for rent-restricted, income-qualified residents. Public improvements eligible for CCDC reimbursement include streetscapes along 16th and State Streets. Utility upgrades include water line relocations and stormwater management infrastructure. Total Development Costs are estimated at $25 million, and Eligible Expenses at $657,655. The project is requesting the use of CIP funds dedicated to housing developments that are to be completed before the expiration of the Westside District. The Board approved the final agreement in March 2023. Project Lead: Corrie Brending

Bannock Street Streetscape Improvements – 12th to 16th Streets: This project will make streetscape improvements on both sides of Bannock Street between 12th and 16th Streets to improve connectivity for all modes of travel from the West Downtown neighborhood into downtown. The design is coordinated with ACHD’s Bannock Street Neighborhood Concept. To maximize public investment, the Agency has entered into an Interagency Agreement with ACHD to include ACHD’s planned pavement rehabilitation and the replacement of the underground Boise City Canal Bridge crossing on Bannock east of 14th in the project scope. CSHQA is leading the design effort and McAlvain Construction is the Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC). The design is anticipated to be completed summer 2024 with construction to start November 2024. Project Lead: Amy Fimbel

8th Street Improvements, State to Franklin Streets: This project will increase mobility options and improve safety for cyclists and pedestrians between the North End Neighborhood and Boise State University. The proposed 8th Street bike facilities will connect to a future east west ACHD Franklin Street Bikeway, and ACHD will extend the 8th Street bike facility improvements north of Franklin Street to Union Street under a future, separate project.

CCDC’s project will underground overhead power and telecommunication lines and make streetscape and transit improvements between State and Franklin streets. Kittelson & Associates is leading the design effort and McAlvain Construction is the Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC). Construction documents were submitted in March for City of Boise approval. Work to underground overhead power and telecommunication lines began in April 2024. Project Lead: Amy Fimbel

Westside Public Art – Downtown Traffic Box Art – PP Type 4: Boise City Department of Arts & History requested assistance to re-wrap traffic boxes that need replacement. There are seventeen traffic boxes in the Westside District that need replacement. The project was designated as eligible for Type 4 Capital Project Coordination Assistance at the October 2023 Board Meeting. The final agreement was approved by the Board in December 2023. Project Lead: Megan Pape

Westside Public Art – Deferred Maintenance – PP Type 4: Boise City Department of Arts & History has requested assistance to repair two public art installations in the Westside District. The project was designated as eligible for Type 4 Capital Project Coordination Assistance at the October 2023 Board Meeting. The final agreement was approved by the Board in April 2024. Project Lead: Megan Pape