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CIVIC SITE TASK FORCE – JUNE 26, 2018 2 Councilmember Holden asked about future reconfiguration of the building, and if flexibility can be built in. Mayor Grant noted that would be possible, and the City may want future flexibility. Mr. Lambeth noted he read the contract and it is conditional when the developer purchases the land from the County. Mayor Grant said that is correct, and it is dependent on when the Master Development Agreement gets approved. Mr. Lambeth requested a status of the Master Development Agreement. Mayor Grant said the negotiations are ongoing, and they may affect the agreement between the City and the developer. Mr. Beggin asked if the developer would be putting in the parking. Mayor Grant said they have agreed to put in parking, and the parking on the overall site is still under design. Councilmember Holmes clarified the agreement was signed prior to the recent negotiations, and that the committee’s role is to develop a plan for future use. Mr. Zimmerman asked if the City has a wish list of future use. Mayor Grant said there is not a wish list, but a recent space assessment of future needs for the City has been conducted. Councilmember Holmes noted that originally the developer was interested in moving City Hall to the Civic Site. Councilmember Holden noted that we need to ensure we think about the older part of the City and TCAAP as we consider the City Hall location. Ms. Ward asked about how ready the City needs to be at the end of the two year mark after the Master Development Agreement is signed. Councilmember Holden noted we need to be able to break ground. Councilmember Holmes noted we would need design and financing plans in place. Mayor Grant noted there are timeline constraints built into the Civic Space Agreement. Councilmember Holden noted Alatus has to approve of the City’s plan for the Civic Space.