As city leaders prepare to approve next year’s budget and tax rate this Thursday, they will also be turning their attention to the fine details of building the new $53 million municipal complex and justice center.
At the regular meeting Aug. 24, after the Taylor City Council considers approving next year’s $62 million budget as well as a 62 cent tax rate per $100 of valuation, they will also weigh entering into a $3.2 million agreement with Randall Scott Architects, Inc. to oversee design and construction of Taylor’s new Municipal City Hall/Justice Center Complex, which will be funded through certificates of obligation and is expected to take approximately 30 months to build.
Additionally, City leaders will consider approving two agreements related to construction of the complex, including a $2.4 million task order for the city’s engineering firm HDR Inc. to serve as the owner’s representative for the project and a $70,000 professional services agreement with the city’s urban design consultant, Michael Watkins Architect, LLC, for design review.
City officials also are moving forward with creating an ad hoc advisory committee comprised of citizens and other stakeholders “to ensure that the new building and grounds are properly designed to integrate within the context of the historic downtown and provide a legacy for future generations,” according to
the city. In other business, city leaders will: Hold a public hearing and introduce an ordinance to amend the zoning of approximately 30 acres at 1203 Old Thorndale Road, including about 8 acres from single family residential to a general business district, and approximately 22 acres to multifamily zoning. At their Aug. 8 meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial of this request.
Receive an update from the board of Taylor Economic Development Corporation and consider its budget for the next fiscal year.
Consider a resolution that determines what type of notice must be provided related to the public hearings regarding new land development ordinances, including zoning, subdivision and sign regulations.
Consider approving up to $660,000 to fix the splash pad at Heritage Square and select Kraftsman Commercial Playgrounds & Water Parks to complete the project.
The Taylor City Council regularly meets the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 400 Porter St. in Taylor. Agendas and live broadcasts are available at http://www.taylortx. gov.
