HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2022-121 Resolution awarding RFP 12233P to Douglas H. Lemon for Development of City-Owned Property located at 501 S 12th Street, Yakima, WARESOLUTION NO. R-2022-121
A RESOLUTION awarding RFP 12233P to Douglas H. Lemon for Development of City -
Owned Property located at 501 S 12th Street, Yakima, WA
WHEREAS, the City of Yakima needs more housing to address the housing shortage
and diverse needs of the community; and
WHEREAS, the City of Yakima issued Request for Proposals (RFP) 12233P for
development of aforementioned City -Owned property (Assessor Tax No. 191320-32484); and
WHEREAS, on August 1, 2022, Proposals were formally accepted from interested
parties and one proposal was received; and
WHEREAS, Developer Douglas H. Lemon's Proposal was determined to be responsive
to the RFP specifications per the attached Recommendation of Award Memo; and
WHEREAS, the Proposal meets the needs and requirements of the City of Yakima for
this project, now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
The City Council hereby approves award of RFP 12233P to Developer Douglas H.
Lemon to provide Development of said City -Owned property per Developer's Proposal and the
specifications of RFP 12233P, which are both attached hereto and incorporated herein by this
reference.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 6th day of September, 2022.
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Janice Deccio, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Sony 4Iaar Tee, City Clerk
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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEM ENT
Item No. 12.
For Meeting of: September 6, 2022
ITEM TITLE: Resolution awarding RFP 12233P to Douglas H. Lemon for
Development of City -Owned Property located at 501 S 12th Street,
Yakima, WA
SUBMITTED BY: Maria Mayhue, Purchasing Manager
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
This award is part of the Surplus and Contract Resolution and is subject to the City Council's
declaration of surplus and entry into the purchase and sale agreement presented previously on
this Agenda. The following is a brief summary of housing needs in the City of Yakima.
The most recent City of Yakima housing needs assessment data is contained in the city's recent
Housing Action Plan. The City of Yakima has grown since 2010, with a current estimated
population of 96,968 residents and is expected to continue growing to 110,387 people by 2040.
The average household size in Yakima is 2.71, slightly larger than the statewide average of 2.55.
While the average household size is larger relative to the state, more than half (58%) of the city's
residents live in single or two -member households. Renters are more likely to be single -person
households than owners.
There is a housing shortage in Yakima. Vacancy rates for both apartments and homes for sale are
extremely low, below 1 %. When vacancy rates are so low, people looking for new homes have
fewer options, increasing competition for the limited supply of units available. This drives up both
rents and home prices. Local housing prices are rising faster than local incomes. The median
home value in Yakima has risen by 38% between 2010 and 2019. Over the same period, the
median family income has increased by 19%. This indicates that homeownership is getting further
and further out of reach for many prospective buyers.
n the last 3 years, the city grew by an annual average of 530 new residents, a greater annual
amount compared to 2010-2017 at 386 persons per year. To achieve its growth target, the city is
projected to add about 745 persons per year over the next 20 years. The average household
size in Yakima is 2.71. If applying a 2.7 household size to the remaining population target, about
5,517 dwelling units would be needed between 2020 and 2040.
Site Overview
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The site consists of one tax parcel, Yakima County Tax Assessor Parcels 191320-32484. The
site is located at 501 South 12 Street, across from Kiwanis Park. It is currently a vacant lot.
ITEM BUDGETED: NA
STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Neighborhood and Community Building
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL BY THE CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt resolution.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Upload Date Type
❑ Resolution to Award RFP 12233P 8/12/2022 Resolution
❑ Recommendation of Award Memo 8/12/2022 Cotter Memo
D Douglas H. Lemon Proposal 8/12/2022 Exhibit
❑ RFP 12233P Specifications 8/12/2022 Backup Material