RFP Sale/Development of 2176 Erie Boulevard E

1.1 Introduction from the City of Syracuse The City of Syracuse (“the City”) is soliciting proposals from development firms pertaining to the acquisition and redevelopment of a City-owned site located at 2176 Erie Boulevard East and Beattie Street (the “Property”). The City is seeking proposals with particular emphasis placed on those that: 1) display a proven ability to provide creative and inclusive land use and development strategies; 2) return the site to the tax roll and increase the City’s tax base; and 3) create permanent job opportunities for Syracuse residents . 1.2 Introduction to Property The 86,852± square foot site sits along the Erie Boulevard East Arterial at the corner of Erie Boulevard East and Beattie Street. The lot has 220 feet of frontage on the south side of Erie Boulevard and 330 feet on Beattie Street; the majority of the parcel has a depth of approximately 200 feet. The Property is part of the New York State Environmental Restoration Program, is considered a “brownfield,” and has been subject to extensive evaluation and testing. The City shall share any and all details related to this work as supplements to this RFP. The Property is generally characterized as a relatively flat and vacant lot with elevations slightly increasing to the south. There are multiple driveways that provide access to the site from the west and to the east along Beattie Street. The City intends to enter into a public/private agreement for the potential transfer of City-owned Property to development entities that successfully qualify. The proposer acknowledges and agrees that the proposer is purchasing the Property, which includes any personal property and any and all improvements, buildings, fixtures, and fittings belonging to or used in the operation of the Property and owned by City, AS IS, WITH NO WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS WHATSOEVER, WHETHER SUCH ARE EXPRESS OR OTHERWISE; IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE; AS TO THE CONDITION, SUITABILITY OF USE, MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF THE PROPERTY OR ANY PORTION OF SUCH, OR OTHERWISE . This term shall survive closing. The City is open to proposals that include a land/ground lease agreement.